Today, at 1:48 a.m., police officers responded to an apartment complex in the area of 180 S. State College Blvd. regarding a double stabbing, according to the Brea Police Department.
Upon arrival, officers located a male adult and female adult with multiple stab wounds. The suspect was known to the victims and a description was provided.
Police Officers from La Habra PD and Fullerton PD responded and assisted.
At 2:09 a.m., a Brea Police Officer located the suspect and arrested her without incident. The suspect was identified as Alyssa Reyes, a 27-year-old female resident of Brea. She is being charged with attempted murder. (Penal Code 664/187 PC)
The victims were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Future updates will be provided through the FPD social media pages, such as Facebook.
If you have information regarding this incident, contact Detective Sergeant Richard Wildman at (714) 990-7613 or rwildman@breapolice.gov.
Under California Penal Code § 664/187(a), the crime of attempted murder is treated as a serious felony. The penalties depend on whether the act is classified as first-degree or second-degree attempted murder:
Penalties for Attempted Murder in California
First-Degree Attempted Murder
- This involves a willful, deliberate, and premeditated intent to kill.
- Penalty: Life in state prison with the possibility of parole.
- If the victim is a peace officer, firefighter, or other protected person, the defendant must serve at least 15 years before being eligible for parole.
Second-Degree Attempted Murder
- This involves intent to kill without premeditation.
- Penalty: 5, 7, or 9 years in state prison.
Additional Consequences
- Fines and restitution to the victims may be imposed.
- A conviction counts as a strike under California’s Three Strikes Law.
- The defendant may face enhanced penalties if weapons were used or if the act was gang-related.