A man was fatally stabbed in Long Beach, and his killer was being sought Friday, police said.
Officers were sent to Stanley Avenue about 10 p.m. Thursday, according to the Long Beach Police Department.
"Officers contacted a male adult victim with life-threatening stab wounds to the upper body," police said in a statement. "Officers rendered medical aid and attempted lifesaving measures until being relieved by Long Beach Fire Department personnel, who transported the victim to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The suspect fled the scene before officers arrived."
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Police identified the fatally injured man as Arnold Baide, 36, of Long Beach.
"Through their preliminary investigation, detectives determined the victim and a male adult suspect were in a verbal dispute, which escalated when the suspect stabbed the victim," police said. "The motive is under investigation."
Anyone with information on the case was urged to call Detective Michael Hutchinson or Detective Lisette Temblador at 562-570-7244. Anonymous tips may be submitted through Crime Stoppers by calling 800-222-TIPS, or via the website www.lacrimestoppers.org.
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