Man Stabbed to Death in Altadena

[Updated]  A stabbing in a residential neighborhood in Altadena Sunday night left a 23-year-old man dead, authorities said.

Few details were initially available regarding the deadly stabbing, which took place about 9:15 p.m. in the 600 block of Devirian Place, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Information Bureau.

Deputies first responded to what was initially reported as a report of a shooting victim, Deputy Trina Schrader of the Sheriff’s Information Bureau said in a written statement.

“When they arrived, they found a male Hispanic adult suffering from apparent puncture wounds,” she said. The 23-year-old victim was taken to a hospital, where he succumbed to his wounds about 12:20 a.m.

“Prior to the stabbing, the victim was involved in an altercation with at least two male Hispanics in their 20’s who fled the scene in an unknown direction,” according to Schrader. No further description was available, and the motive in the killing was not clear.

Anyone with information was urged to contact the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Tips may also be submitted anonymously to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.