Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau detectives are continuing their investigation into the stabbing death of a male Black adult. The incident occurred on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at approximately 11:00 A.M. on the 44200 block of Cedar Avenue, Lancaster.
Deputies assigned to the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station responded to the location regarding a prowler call. While the deputies were responding, additional information was received that individuals were fighting at the location.
Upon arrival, deputies observed the victim lying on the ground towards the rear of the location. The victim was unresponsive and suffering from apparent stab wounds to the upper torso.
The victim was treated by paramedics at the scene and was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
One individual was contacted at the scene and detained for questioning.
Detectives are canvasing the area for possible witnesses, video surveillance and additional evidence.
The investigation is in the preliminary stages and there is no additional information available at this time.
Forwarded by:
Deputy Erin Liu
Sheriff’s Information Bureau – newsroom
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
Hall of Justice – First Floor
211 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 229-1700
Original message below:
______________________________________________________
Date: Thursday, March 5, 2020
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: 44200 block Cedar Avenue, Lancaster
Victim: Male Black Adult
Suspect(s): Unknown
Unit: LASD Homicide Bureau – Lieutenant Calderaro
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau detectives are responding to the 44200 block Cedar Avenue, Lancaster, to investigate the circumstances surrounding the stabbing death of a man.
The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
There is no further information available at this time, and the investigation is on-going.
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
Written by:
Deputy Grace Medrano
Sheriff’s Information Bureau – Newsroom
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
Hall of Justice - First floor
211 W. Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-229-1700
Website LASD HQ: http://www.lasd.org
Recruitment LASD: http://www.careers.lasd.org
Follow LASD HQ via Text and Email: http://www.Nixle.com
https://nixle.com/lasd---los-angeles-county-sheriffs-dept-information-bureau-sib/
Twitter: @LASDHQ http://twitter.com/LASDHQ
Twitter: @LASDtalk https://twitter.com/LASDTalk
Twitter: @LASDvideos https://twitter.com/LASDvideos
Twitter: @LASDespanol https://twitter.com/LASDespanol
Facebook LASD HQ http://www.facebook.com/LosAngelesCountySheriffsDepartment
Instagram LASD Photos: http://instagram.com/LASDHQ
Pinterest LASD Photos: http://pinterest.com/lacountysheriff/
YouTube LASD Videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/LACountySheriff/videos?view=0
SNAP LA County: Specific Needs Disaster Voluntary
Alert LA County: Telephone emergency mass notification system
http://www.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/alertla
Text & Email, Register for LASD Nixle messages: To receive more detailed, up-to-date information via E-MAIL and/or TEXT directly from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD), sign up for "Nixle" alerts at http://www.Nixle.com and register for "LASD – Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept Information Bureau (SIB)" AND your local LASD station area. Or, to receive URGENT TEXT ALERTS ONLY, text your zip code to 888777. Standard text messaging rates may apply depending on your calling plan.
"If You See Something, Say Something"
LA Crime Stoppers: Partner to prevent or report crime by contacting your local Sheriff’s station. Or 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
Alex Villanueva, Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
