Crime & Safety

Victim Of Downtown Los Angeles Knife Attack Recounts Harrowing Experience

He was just about to step into his apartment complex on Sunday morning after work when he says he was attacked from behind.

(KCAL News, CBS Los Angeles)

June 6, 2025

One of the two victims of a violent knife attack in downtown Los Angeles over the weekend is recounting the terrifying experience he had upon returning home from work.

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"I have staples in my head that start ... at the crown of my head," said Kyle Levitt.

He was just about to step into his apartment complex on Sunday morning after work when he says he was attacked from behind. He believes he was struck at least four times, causing him to fall to the ground.

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