A Saturday night stabbing on the 6200 block of Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach left a man hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, while the suspect slipped away before officers arrived and remains on the loose as detectives work to track down witnesses.
What Police Say Happened
According to a blotter release from the Long Beach Police Department, officers responded at about 10:07 p.m. and found a male adult suffering from stab wounds to his upper body. Long Beach Fire Department personnel took the victim to a nearby hospital for treatment, where his injuries were described as non-life-threatening. "The preliminary investigation indicates the victim and the male adult suspect are known to each other," the department wrote.
Suspect Gone Before Officers Arrived
CBS Los Angeles reported on the department's release and noted that no further information was provided about the suspect or what led up to the attack. The outlet said officers were still searching for the suspect as investigators worked to gather witness accounts.
Recent PCH Violence And How To Help
Violent incidents on and near Pacific Coast Highway have drawn local attention in recent years, including earlier stabbings reported along the corridor. For background on similar cases, see the Long Beach Post. Police asked anyone with information about Saturday's stabbing to submit a web tip through the department's portal at P3 Tips or to consult the city's blotter release for updates.
