Suspect Arrested In Stabbing At Manhattan Beach Hotel

MANHATTAN BEACH, CA — Police Thursday arrested a man suspected of repeatedly stabbing another man in at the Crimson Hotel in Manhattan Beach. The arrest ends a manhunt that began almost a week ago.

Lee Simpson, 31, was arrested and taken into custody by Manhattan Beach Police Department detectives, authorities said. Simpson is suspected of stabbing a man at the Crimson Hotel, at 850 N. Sepulveda Boulevard, at about 2:45 a.m., Jan. 17, Manhattan Beach police Officer Christopher Ineguez said.

Officers found the victim in his hotel room with multiple stab wounds, Ineguez said. Paramedics took the man to a hospital, where he was listed in stable condition, he said.

"An investigation identified Lee Simpson as the suspect. Officers conducted a search for suspect," Ineguez said the day of the attack. "This is believed to be an isolated incident as suspect Simpson and the victim are known to each other. Simpson is known to frequent the South Bay and is believed to still be in the area."

Police circulated a photo of Simpson, and urged anyone who sees him to call 9-1-1. Anyone with information on his possible whereabouts was urged to call the police tip line at 310-802-5171.

"Thank you to all the people who called with leads and tips which assisted in the apprehension of the suspect," MBPD said.

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