A victim was stabbed to death in downtown Los Angeles following an argument with a suspect, authorities say.
Not much information surrounding the incident was available right away; however, a Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson was able to confirm to KTLA that it occurred around 2 a.m. near 7th and Mateo streets.
“The victim was involved in an argument with the suspect, who produced a knife and cut the victim,” the spokesperson said.
Victim stabbed to death following altercation in downtown Los Angeles. Jan. 10, 2026 (Credit: KNN)
The spokesperson was unable to verify which direction the suspect fled or a possible description.
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Responding LAPD officers pronounced the victim dead at the scene. No information surrounding their identity was immediately available.
Luis Zuñiga contributed to this report.
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