Man Stabbed To Death At Homeless Encampment In Brentwood

BRENTWOOD, CA — A man was stabbed and killed at a homeless encampment in Brentwood Wednesday and now authorities are looking for the suspect.

The fatal stabbing was reported at about 6:40 a.m. in the 11600 block of San Vicente Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

Paramedics took the victim to a hospital, where he died. Information on the man's identity was not immediately available.

An investigation is underway.

No arrests have been reported. No immediate suspect information was released.

Anyone with information about the attack was urged to call the Sheriff's Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Anyone who wants to be anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS.

- City News Service and Patch Editor Nicole Charky contributed to this report.

@lacountysheriff on scene investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred this morning in Brentwood. The incident occurred in a homeless encampment along San Vicente Blvd and Wilshire Blvd. The victim has died from the injuries. #homicide #losangeleshomicide #Brentwood pic.twitter.com/FgxfmMwXGw
— Miguel (@ElMiguelooon) September 15, 2021

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