Man found stabbed to death in Van Nuys wash area
A suspect remains at large after a man was found stabbed to death in Van Nuys.
On June 9, Los Angeles police responded to reports of an assault in progress in the 16700 block of Stagg Street at 11:13 a.m.
Officers at the scene found a male victim lying in a nearby wash area with 'multiple injuries.' The suspect had fled before police arrived.
The victim, identified only as a 40-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.
No further details, including a suspect description or the victim's name, were released.
Anyone with information on the murder is asked to call Homicide Detective Ramirez at 818-374-9550.
The public can also call the LAPD at 310-726-7700 or 877-527-3247. Anonymous tips can be provided to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at lacrimestoppers.org.
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