A suspect has been arrested in the stabbing death of a 64-year-old woman in Palmdale, authorities said Saturday.
Brandon Tyrell Simmons, 33, was a relative of the victim, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department reported.
The woman was stabbed to death at about 8:30 p.m. Thursday in the 2600 block of West Avenue N-8, between 25th Street West and 27th Street West, according to the Sheriff’s Information Bureau.
The victim was taken to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Her name has not been released.
Simmons was seen leaving the location on foot, they added. He allegedly has a history of mental health issues that includes bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, and was considered armed and dangerous.
Sheriff’s officials said Simmons was arrested Friday.
“The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Homicide Bureau Lieutenant Michael Modica, and the family of the victim extend their gratitude to the members of the public who provided multiple anonymous tips in response to the information wanted bulletin,” the LASD announced Saturday. “Thanks to the community’s assistance and information provided, Palmdale sheriff’s station deputies swiftly located, detained, and positively identified suspect Simmons before taking him into custody without incident.
“At this time, there is no longer any known threat to the community.”
Anyone with additional information about the killing was asked to call the sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Callers who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.