Suspect Identified In Fatal Long Beach Stabbing

LONG BEACH, CA — A suspect was identified Sunday in a stabbing attack in Long Beach that left one man dead and another man wounded, and police said the alleged attacker and both victims were roommates.

Alejandro Iniestra, 34, was booked on suspicion of murder and attempted murder, with bail set at $2 million, according to the Long Beach Police Department.

The stabbings occurred around 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the 1300 block of Temple Avenue. Officers responding to a call to assist the fire department discovered two victims with stab wounds. Long Beach Fire Department personnel determined that one victim died at the scene, and the second victim was taken to a hospital in stable condition.

The suspect was still at the scene and was arrested. Police said the preliminary investigation suggested that the suspect and victims were roommates, and the motive for the attack was under investigation.

Anyone with information about the case was urged to contact homicide Detectives Juan Carlos Reyes or Jesus Espinoza at 562-570-7244. Anonymous tips may also be submitted through LA Crime Stoppers by calling 800-222-TIPS (8477).

— City News Service