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2 arrested in connection with Gilroy violent crime spree

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2 people linked to the violent crimes in Gilroy have been arrested. Gilroy residents Jason Moreno, 20, and Irene Wofford, 26, are suspected to be involved in 2 stabbings and 4 other violent crimes.  

The GDP responded to Las Animas Avenue and Murray Avenue area for the first stabbing at 3:00 p.m. on July 18. They found an adult male suffering from multiple stab wounds. He was hospitalized and is expected to survive. 

On July 20, around 2:00 a.m., officers found another victim with multiple stab wounds at 7900 Monterey Street. The victim had life-threatening but is also expected to survive. 

Moreno and Wofford were identified as the suspects in the stabbings and were arrested in San Jose on July 22. They are both charged with 2 counts of murder. 

According to police, 4 other violent crimes also occurred between June 30 and July 20. However, no other details were provided about them. 

GPD is looking for additional victims or witnesses of these crimes. Anyone with information is asked to call (408) 846-0330.

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