Prosecutor Stabbed in Courthouse Park | Fresno News

A Fresno County prosecutor was stabbed in the back in Courthouse Park during a campaign video shoot — he’s recovering and the suspect, Dustin Crawford, a 42-year-old with a violent history, is now jailed on a $1 million bond. Authorities believe it was a targeted attack, as surveillance shows Crawford deliberately approached the prosecutor — whom he allegedly recognized from a 2016 case. Crawford, previously convicted of assault and resisting arrest, had been deemed incompetent before accepting a plea deal. The prosecutor was off-camera at the time, but campaign members were present; the judicial candidate called him a friend. To avoid conflict, Tulare County will prosecute Crawford. This chilling incident has reignited debate over safety for public officials, with officials now considering a new county ordinance allowing prosecutors and other employees to carry concealed weapons on county property. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/85647c2adfb5a928