Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Investigators are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a male adult.
Deputies from Temple Sheriff’s Station responded to the 1100 block of Thienes Avenue in the city of South El Monte regarding a stabbing at the location.
The incident occurred on Friday, April 21, 2023, at approximately 2:37 AM.
When deputies arrived on scene, they located a Hispanic male, 45-50 years of age, suffering from a stab wound to his upper torso. The decedent was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
Investigators learned that the decedent along with possibly two other suspects were attempting to steal vehicle parts from a vehicle parked in the driveway of the location.
During the incident, a resident from the home exited the front door and was confronted by the suspects when the stabbing took place.
That individual is currently being detained for further questioning.
The remaining suspects were last seen entering a small compact vehicle and driving east on Thienes Avenue and out of view.
The investigation is ongoing, and currently there is no additional information.
ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE AS FOLLOWS:
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DATE: Friday, April 21, 2023
REPORTED AT: 2:51 a.m.
LOCATION: 1100 block of Thienes Avenue, South El Monte
SUSPECT: Unknown
UNIT: Homicide Bureau – Lieutenant Mike Gomez
NARRATIVE:
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Homicide detectives are responding to 1100 block of Thienes Avenue, in the city of South El Monte regarding a stabbing investigation. The incident occurred on Friday, April 21, 2023 at 2:51 a.m.
The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.
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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