Woman Fatally Stabbed On Wednesday Identified, Suspect Arrested

SHERMAN OAKS, CA — Police have released the name of the woman found fatally stabbed at her home on Wednesday. Ana Guardado, a 53-year-old woman, was pronounced dead at the scene having suffered multiple stab wounds.

Police were called to a home in the 7300 block of Matilija Avenue around 8:43 a.m. after reports that a homicide suspect was at the location. Once they arrived, witnesses directed them across the street to the 13800 block of Valerio Street, where they found a wounded Guardado.

Paramedics from the Los Angeles Fire Department arrived and pronounced her dead at the scene.

Detectives detained and later arrested 49-year-old Jose Sierra on suspicion of homicide. He was booked at the Van Nuys jail and held on $2 million bail.

An investigation into the killing is ongoing. Anyone with additional information is asked to call Valley Bureau Homicide Division, Detectives R. Secor or S. Kim at (213) 216-0171. Operations Valley Bureau Homicide can also be contacted at 818-374-9550.

During non-business hours, or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247).