Arrest Made Following Stabbing Incident in Bishop

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 10, 2026

Arrest Made Following Stabbing Incident in Bishop 

On March 8, 2026, at approximately 6:42 p.m., the Inyo County Sheriff’s Office received a 911  call reporting a stabbing near Payahuupu Lane and Diaz Lane in Bishop. Deputies responded  to the scene and to Northern Inyo Hospital, where the victim had been taken.

During the initial search of the area, deputies contacted Jordan Barr, who had visible injuries  and was detained as part of the investigation. Deputies later identified a nearby residence  connected to the incident and located evidence of blood, along with another injured individual  inside. A search warrant was obtained, and investigators recovered a weapon believed to have  been used in the assault.

Following the investigation, a warrant was issued for the arrest of Jordan Barr. He was located  and arrested on March 9, 2026, without incident. Barr was booked on the following charges:

• PC 245(a)(1) – Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Felony) 
• PC 664/187(a) – Attempted Murder (Felony) 

Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Inyo County Sheriff’s Office at  760-878-0383.

News Staff