76-Year-Old Woman Stabbed by Grandson in Recovery

The 76-year-old woman who was allegedly stabbed last week by her grandson, Joseph Torres, is most likely "going to pull through," said Lieutenant John Kepley of the Pico Rivera Sherriff's Station on Wednesday evening.

From Whittier Daily News (LASD)

"She was in very serious condition on the night of the incident, but doctors were able to stabilize her," said Kepley.

On August 8, deputies from the Pico Rivera Sheriff's Station responded to a call around 8:30 p.m. stating that 22-year-old Torres had stabbed his grandmother multiple times with a knife, according to a press release.

Whittier Daily News reported that an argument ensued after the woman suggested Torres seek medical help for his mental issues.  Torres' grandfather made the call to 911 after finding the live-in grandson standing next to the grandmother with a knife in his hand.

Torres is being held at Twin Towers Correctional Facility and has been charged with attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, and elder abuse.  His arraignment hearing is scheduled for Aug. 30.  He has not entered a plea.