Suspect At-Large After Stabbing At Manhattan Beach Hotel

MANHATTAN BEACH, CA — A man stabbed another man Friday at a Manhattan Beach hotel, and police are asking for the public's help in finding the suspect.

Police were sent to the Crimson Hotel, at 850 N. Sepulveda Boulevard, about 2:45 a.m., 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. "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.

City News Service contributed to this post