SANTA FE, NM – In a shocking turn of events, a man was brutally stabbed and robbed early Sunday morning outside the Matador bar, located on Galisteo Street in downtown Santa Fe. Authorities have charged 26-year-old Angelo Vigil in connection with the attack, and police are now searching for him.
According to Santa Fe Police, Vigil lured the victim away from the bar, where he was with friends, and into a nearby area. There, Vigil and two other individuals allegedly robbed the victim at knifepoint. In a violent escalation, one of the suspects stabbed the victim three times during the robbery.
Police say the victim sustained serious injuries but is expected to survive. Investigators believe the attack was unprovoked, with the victim simply in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Court documents reveal that Vigil has lived in Santa Fe for several years, but the most recent address listed for him is in Albuquerque. Authorities have filed charges against Vigil for his role in the robbery and stabbing, and he remains at large.
The Santa Fe Police Department is actively searching for Vigil, who is described as wearing a No. 21 San Antonio Spurs jersey, a black undershirt, and glasses at the time of the incident.
This tragic event has shaken the local community, leaving many stunned that such an attack occurred so close to a popular downtown establishment. Authorities are urging anyone with information about Vigil’s whereabouts to come forward.
As the investigation continues, police stress the importance of remaining vigilant in public spaces, particularly late at night. This case serves as a reminder of the unpredictable dangers that can arise in urban areas.
