Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Investigators are announcing the arrest of Ruben Rosario, a 23-year-old resident of Lancaster, for the murder of Manuel Covarrubias.
On March 12, 2025, at approximately 8:13am, Deputies from Lancaster Station responded to the 1800 block of Avenue I in the city of Lancaster regarding a gunshot victim call for service. Responding personnel discovered Victim Covarrubias suffering from multiple stab wounds to his head and neck. They immediately rendered aid until the arrival of fire personnel. Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel responded and transported the victim to a nearby hospital, where he tragically died from his injuries.
Investigators learned Victim Covarrubias was seated in his vehicle on his lunch break, eating his lunch, when without provocation, he was suddenly attacked by Suspect Rosario. Victim Covarrubias was stabbed numerous times on the head and neck. Suspect Rosario fled the scene in his vehicle after the assault.
After an extensive coordinated effort among detectives of the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau and Operation Safe Streets Bureau, suspect information was obtained and a suspect vehicle was identified.
On March 14, 2025, a Lancaster Sheriff’s Station patrol deputy located the suspect vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. Suspect Rosario was detained and ultimately arrested for murder.
Homicide investigator presented the case to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office for filing consideration on Tuesday, March 19, 2025. One count of murder was filed against Suspect Rosario.
The case is still being actively investigated and no further details about the case will be shared in order to maintain the integrity of the investigation.
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ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE:
DATE: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
REPORTED AT: Approximately 8:13 A.M.
LOCATION: 1800 block of West Avenue I, Lancaster, CA 93534
VICTIM: Male Adult
UNIT: Homicide Bureau- Lieutenant De Jong
NARRATIVE:
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Homicide investigators are responding to a death investigation. The incident occurred on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at approximately 8:13 AM, on the 1800 block of West Avenue I, in the city of Lancaster.
The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.
There is no additional information available at this time.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.
If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org
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