Man Stabbed “At Random” Outside Hotel Steps From Disneyland California

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On August 20, a man was reportedly stabbed outside Hotel Indigo in Anaheim, California, less than three-quarters of a mile from Disneyland Resort. The three-star, IHG-owned hotel is on Katella Avenue between Harbour Boulevard and South Clementine Street in the Anaheim Resort District, about a 15-minute walk from Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park, and Downtown Disney.Credit: IHGLast week, several local news outlets shared footage of police investigating the attack on Instagram. According to their reports, the Anaheim Fire Department discovered the unidentified adult male victim at around 9:21 p.m. on August 20. He was then transported to a local hospital, where he’s currently recovering in unknown condition. Law enforcement apprehended the suspect, though the motive remains unclear at this time. Anaheim, CA — On the evening of August 20, 2025, at approximately 9:21 PM, Anaheim Fire Department and Anaheim Police responded to a stabbing report near the area of W Katella Avenue.Units arrived on scene to find one victim outside a Disneyland hotel, suffering from a stab wound. The victim, whose identity and condition have not yet been released, was quickly transported to a nearby hospital in unknown condition.Authorities arrested the suspect at the scene, though the motive for the attack remains unclear at this time.A section of W Katella Avenue, about a quarter mile long, was cordoned off as investigators processed the scene.Due to the closure, Disney visitors were forced to navigate around the area, walking through the street to continue on their way.While the investigation is ongoing, Anaheim authorities have not provided further details regarding the circumstances of the incident. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Етнаи ツ (@714_media_)Instagram user @vmelaniee_ wrote that her boyfriend works at Hotel Indigo Anaheim and said a “homeless man got stabbed” at “random.” Although her reports could not be verified, she also said that the victim is in stable condition at the nearby hospital. Credit: Joel (coconutwireless), Flickr“I heard he was ok and he was recovering,” the social media user wrote. “I also heard they arrested the man and he stabbed someone else at the double tree hotel across from Disneyland.”Inside the Magic was unable to verify reports about another stabbing at the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton in Anaheim. Disneyland Resort has not commented publicly on this incident, which did not occur on its California property. Where is your favorite place to stay when visiting Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park? Let Inside the Magic know in the comments!The post Man Stabbed “At Random” Outside Hotel Steps From Disneyland California appeared first on Inside the Magic.