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1 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Central Point police release new photos of alleged ATM skimmers ... Alleged drug trafficker takes federal plea deal ... Police seek Rudy Rodriguez-Vega in Medford stabbing ... Central Point police release new photos of alleged ATM skimmers ... Alleged drug trafficker takes federal plea deal ... Police seek Rudy Rodriguez-Vega in Medford stabbing ... CRIME Three men stabbed in reportedly gang-related fights in west Medford Comment By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune MailTribune.com By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune Posted Jun. 22, 2015 at 2:00 PM Updated Jun 22, 2015 at 3:32 PM By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune Posted Jun. 22, 2015 at 2:00 PM Updated Jun 22, 2015 at 3:32 PM » Social News Three men were stabbed in the back in two separate, allegedly gang-related fights over the weekend, and Medford police are trying to track down the attackers. The agency said the attacks were reported at 12:18 a.m. and 1:01 a.m. Saturday, June 20, in west Medford. "In both cases the victims were heavily outnumbered," Medford police Lt. Mike Budreau said. Officers were first dispatched to an area near the intersection of Plum and Prune streets near Union Park, where they found two men — one 23, the other 28 — who had been stabbed in the back. An investigation revealed the men had been walking with a group in the area when as many as five Latino males wearing red — a color worn by the Norteños gang — approached them. A fight ensued, allegedly because "some of the involved parties claimed gang affiliation," a police news release reported. The 23-year-old was stabbed once, the 28-year-old three times. Both were hospitalized, and the 23-year-old was released Saturday following treatment. The 28-year-old was reportedly in good condition Monday, police said. Less than an hour later, police responded to a fight in the 400 block of South Columbus Avenue, just around the corner from the first incident. When they arrived, police found a that a 19-year-old male had been stabbed in the back. He declined treatment, saying he would seek help on his own, police said. Police said the man was assaulted by several Latino males, but that it appeared to be a different group than the one that attacked the first two men. The suspects haven't been identified. Budreau said it's not known whether any of the victims are in gangs. "That's really what we're trying to figure out," he said. "None of the involved parties were particularly cooperative, including the victims." He added that the location of the wounds doesn't have any significant meaning among gangs. "For whatever reason, it is odd that all three individuals were stabbed in the back," he said. "It's one heck of a weird coincidence." Anyone with information about the attacks is asked to contact Medford police Criminal Investigations Division at 541-774-2230. Reach reporter Ryan Pfeil at 541-776-4468 or [email protected] . Follow him at www.twitter.com/ryanpfeil . By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune MailTribune.com By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune Posted Jun. 22, 2015 at 2:00 PM Updated Jun 22, 2015 at 3:32 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501