Gallup SWAT arrests suspect after Scott Street stabbing, investigation continues

On the evening of Dec. 27, Gallup Police responded to a residence in the 600 block of Scott Street after receiving reports that a person had been stabbed. Officers arrived at approximately 5:20 p.m. and found the suspect inside the home. A victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment, and the area was secured while police coordinated a tactical response.

A SWAT team was dispatched to the scene and the suspect, later identified as 36 year old Sean Yazzie, surrendered peacefully to officers present. Law enforcement secured the scene and began investigative steps including evidence preservation and interviews. Later that evening officers were still working to obtain an arrest warrant for felony charges and a search warrant tied to the incident. The case remains an active, ongoing investigation and police say more information will be released as it becomes available.

For residents of Gallup and wider McKinley County, the response highlights both immediate public safety concerns and the strain such incidents place on local resources. Tactical deployments require coordination across patrol, investigative and emergency medical teams, and they can temporarily disrupt neighborhood routines. The hospitalization of a victim also reminds community members of the human costs that follow violent encounters and the role of local health services in responding to urgent trauma.

The legal steps now center on formal charging decisions and evidence collection, which will determine whether felony counts are filed. Securing a search warrant is an important next phase for investigators seeking materials from the residence that may be relevant to the alleged assault. Those processes can affect the timing of case updates released to the public.

Gallup Police continue to investigate. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact authorities to assist in building the case. Local leaders and law enforcement officials will need to balance investigative needs with community reassurance as details emerge.