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Murder Investigation – LA River and Long Beach Boulevard

 

Homicide detectives are investigating the murder of a male adult that occurred June 15 in the area of the Los Angeles River and Long Beach Boulevard. 

At about 8:50 a.m., officers were dispatched to an encampment in the area of the Los Angeles River and Long Beach Boulevard, regarding a stabbing. 

Upon arrival, officers located a male adult victim with a stab wound to the upper body.  

Officers rendered medical aid until being relieved by Long Beach Fire Department personnel, who arrived at the scene and determined the victim deceased. 

Homicide detectives responded to the scene to investigate the incident. Through their preliminary investigation, detectives determined the victim and a male adult suspect engaged in a verbal altercation, which escalated when the suspect stabbed the victim. The motive for the stabbing is still under investigation.  

The suspect fled the scene before officers arrived. 

The identity of the victim is being withheld pending notification of the next of kin by the Los Angeles County Department of the Medical Examiner. 

Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact Homicide Detectives, Ethan Shear or Chasen Contreras 562-570-7244 or anonymously at 800-222-8477www.LACrimeStoppers.org

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