Man arrested for fatal DTLA Metro stabbing
LOS ANGELES - A man was arrested Saturday for the fatal stabbing of a 23-year-old passenger aboard a Metro B (Red) Line train in downtown Los Angeles, that police said came without provocation.
The stabbing occurred around 5:20 p.m. Thursday. The suspect approached the victim, pulled out a knife and "without warning or provocation" stabbed the victim — identified as Jesse Rodriguez — in the chest, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Transit Services Division officers who were at the Pershing Square Station rendered aid to Rodriguez until paramedics arrived. Rodriguez was taken to a hospital, where he later died, LAPD Officer Tony Im told City News Service.
The suspect — later identified as Randy Nash — fled the scene on foot.
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The LAPD announced that Nash was taken into custody just before 9:15 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9 in South Los Angeles. He's facing murder charges and is being held on $200,000 bail.
Police are still investigating the stabbing. Anyone with information about the fatal assault was urged to contact LAPD Central Bureau Homicide Detectives Sharman or Gonzales at 213-996-4142. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477. During non-business hours or weekends, calls should be directed to 877-527-3247.
City News Service contributed to this report.