Burbank Police Department News Release: Stabbing Investigation

Burbank, CA (March 21, 2024) – A female suspect has been arrested following a stabbing that stemmed from a domestic incident.

On March 21, 2024, just after 11:30 a.m., Burbank Police officers responded to Vickroy Park, 2310 Monterey Place, regarding an assault with a deadly weapon that just occurred, the weapon reportedly being a knife.

An officer working in the area observed a female, with a knife in her hand, chasing a bloodied male towards the park. The officer immediately intervened and ordered the two individuals to stop. The officer detained both subjects without further incident.

The investigation revealed a confrontation between the male and female took place at a residence in the area. During the altercation, the female stabbed the male victim several times with a knife. The female chased the male out of the house and into the street near the park where they were detained by the officer.

The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he underwent surgery. He is listed in serious, but stable condition and is expected to survive.

A large bloody knife was recovered at the scene.

The suspect has been identified as 33-year-old Michelle Chicco, a resident of Burbank. She was booked for attempt murder and is being held on $1,000,000 bail. She is due to appear in court on Monday, March 25, 2024.

Formal charges are pending review by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.

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Questions regarding this statement should be directed to Sergeant Stephen Turner at (818) 238-3240 or [email protected].