Teens say central Stockton stabbing victim tried to rob them

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STOCKTON - Police said a 20-year-old man who died Monday after being stabbed in central Stockton was killed by two teens he tried to rob.

The man was pronounced dead at Dameron Hospital; his name has not been released. The teens were questioned by police and released pending further investigation.

The teens told police that they were walking near Glencannon and El Dorado streets at about 2:50 p.m. when the man pulled a necklace from one of their necks and ran. They chased and caught the man, who then pepper-sprayed them, police said.

The teens told police they wrestled with the man and stabbed him to defend themselves. A passer-by later drove the stabbed man to Dameron Hospital.

Police later arrested Valerie Bravo-Rodriguez, 18, and Emar Deshawn Smith, 25, who they said also were involved in the robbery.

If you have been charged with a homicide or other vioent felony contact Stockton Homicide attorney Lance Jacot.  Call 24 hours a day at 888-823-4883.

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