PANHANDLER STABS S.S.

A TRANSIENT IS BEING TREATED AT AN AREA HOSPITAL. THAT AFTER HE WAS KNIFED TUESDAY NIGHT, WHEN HE REFUSED TO GIVE A SANTA CRUZ PANHANDLER MONEY. THE INCIDENT OCCURRED IN THE COWELL BEACH PARKING LOT. THE STABBING VICTIM SUFFERED A 2 INCH-DEEP WOUND, AND INTERNAL INJURIES, IN THE INCIDENT. SANTA CRUZ POLICE DETECTIVES BELIEVE THE SUSPECT LIVES IN THE AREA.