Stabbing in Simi Valley result of parking dispute

A man was stabbed in Simi Valley Sunday evening after a dispute over parking, authorities said.

The incident was reported shortly before 5 p.m. in the 1500 block of Patricia Avenue, according to the Simi Valley Police Department. An apartment complex takes up the block, which is located south of Los Angeles Avenue between First Street and Erringer Road.

Investigating officers determined the male victim and a suspect had gotten into a physical confrontation over a parking dispute, officials said.

The fight resulted in a stab wound to the victim's leg that did not appear to be life threatening, police said. The victim was transported to a hospital for treatment. The victim's brother also suffered a minor injury during the confrontation and was treated at the scene.

Officers arrested a suspect, identified as Endy Lara, 30, on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon other than a firearm, the department reported.