Man Stabbed During a Dispute

LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
Sunday, June 25, 2000

"Man Stabbed During a Dispute"

Los Angeles – On Saturday, June 24, 2000, at approximately 8:30 p.m., a male Asian mid-thirties, and three unknown male Hispanics, were engaged in a dispute on the 200 Block of West 8th Street. One of the male Hispanics produced a knife and stabbed the male Asian at least once in the upper torso. The Los Angeles Fire Department transported the victim to an area hospital where he died.

The identity of the victim is unknown, and the three male Hispanics are still outstanding.

The motive for the attack is undetermined.

Central Homicide Detectives are conducting the investigation. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detectives Russell Long and Enrique Rodriguez, at 213-485-2671.

This press release was prepared by Officer Trevion Stokes, Media Relations Section.

For Release 5:00 pm PDT
June 25, 2000