Woman stabbed to death in Compton; ex-boyfriend considered person of interest
COMPTON, Calif. (KABC) -- A woman was stabbed to death in a suspected domestic violence incident in Compton Monday morning.
Los Angeles County sheriff's homicide detectives responded to the 1600 block of East Palmer Street around 9:30 a.m. on reports of an assault with a deadly weapon.
Authorities arrived and found a woman suffering from multiple stab wounds. She was taken to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
During the preliminary investigation, detectives learned the woman and her ex-boyfriend were arguing, when he suddenly stabbed her multiple times, according to authorities.
The ex-boyfriend left the residence before authorities arrived and was later detained after crashing his car in Oxnard.
He is considered a person of interest while detectives interview him. No other suspects are being sought.
The name of the victim and her ex-boyfriend have not been released. The investigation was ongoing.
Anyone with more information was urged to call the L.A. County sheriff's homicide bureau at (323) 890-5500. Those wishing to be anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.
