Man found stabbed to death in East LA: LASD

Man found dead in East LA

A homicide investigation is underway in East LA Thursday after a man was found stabbed to death.

EAST LOS ANGELES, Calif. - A homicide investigation is underway in East Los Angeles Thursday morning after a young man was found stabbed to death at a basketball court, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

Officers responded to the scene in the 4900 block of E. Cesar Chavez Avenue just before 5 a.m.

The male victim was pronounced dead at the scene. He is described as approximately 15 to 20-years-old.

No suspect information was released.

Authorities said the murder weapon also remains outstanding.

It is unknown at this time if this incident is gang-related, officials said.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you can call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477).

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