Violent altercations on Sunday in Santa Maria left two men suffering stab wounds, one taking place in the morning and the other at night. [KSBY]

At about 8:30 a.m., a man was stabbed in the chest on Newlove Drive. The victim was transported to the hospital.

Then at about 10 p.m., an 18 to 20-year-old man was stabbed on the 300 block of South Curryer Street. Emergency personnel transported the victim, who suffered moderate injuries, to a local hospital.

Santa Maria police are investigating the stabbings. It is unclear if the incidents are related.