Glendale Police Arrest Suspect For Attempted Murder Following Stabbing

GLENDALE, CA - On Sunday, November 8, 2026, at approximately 5 p.m., Glendale police officers responded to an altercation in the 1100 block of South Glendale Avenue involving two adult males.

During the altercation, one male brandished what was described to be a folding pocketknife and attacked the other, stabbing him. The suspect also sustained minor injuries during the incident. Following the attack, the suspect fled the scene.

The victim remained at the scene until Glendale police officers and firefighters arrived. Glendale Fire Department personnel provided medical assistance and transported the victim to a local hospital, where he remains stable yet in critical condition.

Officers and detectives conducted an investigation, collected evidence, and interviewed witnesses. The investigation revealed the identity and location of the suspect, where he was detained and ultimately arrested.

The suspect was identified as Levon Hakobyan, 30, of Van Nuys. Hakobyan was booked for attempted murder at the Glendale Police Department Jail.

The investigation remains ongoing. No additional information is available at this time. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Glendale Police Department at 818-548-4840.

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About the Glendale Police Department

Established in 1906, the Glendale Police Department is a full-service police department with approximately 450 total staff members, including nearly 300 sworn police officers. The Glendale Police Department is committed to providing the highest level of public safety services through proactive policing, professionalism, and community partnerships.

Assignments include Patrol, Traffic, Investigations Bureau, Narcotics, SWAT, Motorcycles, K-9, School Resource Officer, Custody, Dispatch, and Air Support. Police Department responsibilities include 9-1-1 emergency response, proactive law enforcement, traffic enforcement and collision investigation, crime investigation and case preparation, community and school policing, and administration of the city jail facility.

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Media Contact: Sgt. Pobokhian | Office: 818-937-8888 | Email: [email protected]

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About Glendale

Known as the "Jewel City," Glendale is the fourth largest city of Los Angeles County. With a population of almost 200,000, Glendale is a thriving cosmopolitan city that is rich in history, culturally diverse, and offers nearly 50 public parks & facilities, with easy access to a municipal airport. It is the home to a vibrant business community, with major companies in healthcare, entertainment, manufacturing, retail, and banking. Visit GlendaleCA.gov for more information and follow us on social media @MyGlendale.