A man between 30 and 40 died Tuesday afternoon after being stabbed in the 100 block of Linden Avenue in Long Beach, and within minutes, police had two suspects in custody. Miles Carr, 26, of Long Beach, and Carinne Kee, 37, of Lawndale, are now being held on suspicion of murder, each on bail set at $2 million.
Stabbing Unfolds On Linden Avenue
The Long Beach Police Department reported that the stabbing happened around 1 p.m. Tuesday in the 100 block of Linden Avenue, according to MyNewsLA.com. The victim was taken to a hospital, where he later died. He has been described only as a man between 30 and 40 years old, and his name was being withheld pending notification of relatives.
Officers moved quickly, taking Carr and Kee into custody around 1:10 p.m. in the 1500 block of Junipero Avenue. The outlet's report indicates the stabbing stemmed from an altercation between the victim and Carr, though the exact nature of that dispute remains unclear.
Suspects Booked On Suspicion Of Murder
Both Carr and Kee were booked on suspicion of murder and are being held in lieu of $2 million bail each, per the same account. No further detail has been released about what roles each suspect is alleged to have played in the stabbing.
Under California law, a conviction for second-degree murder carries a sentence of 15 years to life in state prison, according to the California Legislative Information site, which publishes the state's penal code. It was not immediately clear what charges, if any, prosecutors intend to pursue against Carr or Kee.
Police Seek Tips From The Public
Investigators are asking anyone with information about the stabbing to contact Long Beach Police Department homicide detectives Chasen Contreras or Jared Asato at 562-570-7244. Those who wish to remain anonymous can reach Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or submit a tip through lacrimestoppers.org.
