FULLERTON, Calif. (KNX) — A man suspected of a fatal stabbing committed near a dog park in Fullerton in September was arrested Monday.
David Vargas Carrillo Jr., 48, of Fullerton, was taken into custody by a SWAT team in Anaheim, according to Fullerton police. He was subsequently booked into jail on suspicion of murder.
Investigators alleged Carrillo was responsible for stabbing an unidentified male acquaintance in his 40s who was found wounded in a parking lot located in the 200 block of South Basque Avenue, near the Fullerton Pooch Park, at about 1 a.m. on Sept. 14.
Police found the victim unresponsive, bleeding from significant stab wounds. He was later pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.
The identity of the victim has not been released by Fullerton police.
An investigation into the incident is ongoing. Anyone with information about the killing is encouraged to contact Fullerton Police Det. Pedrosa at (714) 738-6738. Tipsters wishing to remain anonymous may call the Orange County Crime Stoppers at (855) 847-6227.
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