“Man Fatally Stabbed on Metro Train in Hawthorne, California”

A man was fatally stabbed during a fight on a Metro train in Hawthorne, California. Deputies responded to the stabbing and found the victim suffering from stab wounds. He was taken to the hospital but later died. The suspect, who was detained at the scene, was also taken to the hospital for gunshot wounds. The investigation is ongoing and there are no outstanding suspects. Bus shuttles replaced Metro C Line service while police investigated the incident. shooting-fatal-stabbing-in-hawthorne/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>Zoey Khalid reported

A violent altercation occurred on a Metro train in Hawthorne, California, resulting in a tragic fatality as a man was fatally stabbed, according to authorities. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office promptly responded to the incident, which took place on the Metro Green Line near the intersection of W. 120th Street and Crenshaw Boulevard just before 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Upon arrival, deputies discovered a young man, aged between 20 and 25, with stab wounds to his upper torso. Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital, the victim succumbed to his injuries. Meanwhile, the suspect, a man aged between 35 and 40, was apprehended at the scene and taken to the hospital for treatment of apparent gunshot wounds to his upper torso.

Preliminary investigations indicate that the victim and the suspect engaged in a physical altercation on the train, leading to the tragic outcome. As the scuffle intensified, the victim resorted to self-defense and drew a handgun, shooting the assailant as he attempted to stab him. Subsequently, the suspect disembarked the train and was taken into custody by deputies.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that there are no outstanding suspects at this time, but the investigation is still ongoing. Authorities urge anyone with information regarding the incident to contact the homicide bureau at 323-890-5500. Alternatively, individuals who wish to provide anonymous tips can reach out to Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit lacrimestoppers.org.

According to Metro, bus shuttles replaced the Metro C Line service between the Hawthorne/Lennox and Vermont/Athens Stations while law enforcement conducted their investigation. It is important to note that the information provided is based on FOX 11’s report in Los Angeles.

This article was written by Greg Wehner, a breaking news reporter for Fox News Digital..