Metro station stabbing under investigation in downtown LA

LOS ANGELES - A stabbing was under investigation after a person was stabbed in downtown Los Angeles Tuesday morning. 

Officials with the Los Angeles Police Department said the stabbing happened around 6 a.m. at the Metro station located at the intersection of 7th and Figueroa streets. 

At this stage of the investigation, it’s unclear whether the incident occurred on the train or the platform. 

The stabbing victim was taken to an area hospital in stable condition. Meanwhile, the suspect was detained by security. 

The incident was not expected to impact service.