Mother stabbed to death by daughter in El Monte, police say

A homicide investigation is underway in El Monte after a woman allegedly stabbed her mother to death inside a home.

According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, 44-year-old Jacqueline Perez was found dead Sunday around 5 p.m.

Police officers had responded to the 11000 block of Ranchito Street after someone reported a stabbing and deadly assault. 

At the scene, authorities discovered Perez inside the home, where she was pronounced dead. 

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Authorities arrested Perez's daughter, 25-year-old Kimberly Gonzalez, outside the home. 

Right now police say they aren't searching for any additional suspects involved.

Authorities said a possible murder weapon was also recovered at the scene. 

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