Authorities were continuing a homicide investigation Sunday after a man was stabbed to death in Maywood.
Around 10 p.m. Saturday, deputies responded to 5900 block of Atlantic Boulevard, east of the Long Beach (710) Freeway, regarding a gunshot victim call, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Deputies arrived to find paramedics rendering aid and learned the victim had been stabbed. Paramedics rushed the man to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
And investigation revealed the victim and suspect were involved in an altercation, which led to the stabbing. It was unclear if they had a prior relationship.
A description of the suspect, who remained at large, was unavailable.
Anyone with information about the stabbing was asked to call the sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Callers who wish to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or go to lacrimstoppers.org.