On Thursday, April 26, a male adult victim from a stabbing that occurred on April 14 in an alley in the 1500 block of Pacific Avenue was pronounced deceased.
The victim, identified as 20-year-old Yoani Flores of Long Beach, had been in the alley located west of Pacific Avenue with an acquaintance when they became involved in a dispute with one another. It was during that dispute that the suspect, identified as 20-year-old Arturo Villareal of Long Beach, stabbed Flores in the upper body. Flores was transported to a local hospital in critical condition where he remained until his death.
The suspect, who was still at the scene when officers arrived, was taken into custody that night. He remains in custody at the Los Angeles County Jail and is being held on $1,050,000 bail.
A motive for the dispute is unknown and the investigation remains ongoing. Detectives do not believe the incident was gang-related.
Anyone who may have any information regarding the incident is asked to contact Long Beach Police Homicide Detectives Hugo Cortes and Peter Lackovic at (562) 570-7244. Anonymous tips may be provided via text or web by visiting www.tipsoft.com.