Investigation underway in Long Beach after man stabbed to death near homeless encampment
LONG BEACH, Calif. (FOX 11) - A homicide investigation is underway in Long Beach after a man was stabbed to death.
Around 5:35 a.m. Saturday officers responded to the 200 block of E. Artesia Blvd. and found a man on the ground with multiple stab wounds to his upper torso.
The fire department declared him dead on scene; he has been identified as 41-year-old as Anthony Durr.
Officers say their investigation led them to a homeless encampment on the eastside of Long Beach Blvd., near the 91 freeway, where they found evidence of a crime. Detectives believe Durr was walking near the homeless encampment when he apparently got into a dispute with another man. The altercation led to the stabbing.
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Officers say the victim then walked to the 200 block of E. Artesia Blvd. and collapsed outside of a home. It is not known if there was any prior relationship between the victim and suspect.
Police are currently searching for the suspect responsible.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Long Beach Police Department Homicide Detectives at (562) 570-7244. You can remain anonymous by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or text TIPLA plus your tip to 274637 (CRIMES), or visit www.lacrimestoppers.org.