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Long Beach Man Arrested in Deadly Double Stabbing at Temple Avenue Home

Police say the victims were his roommates.

Overview

  • Authorities identified the suspect as 34-year-old Alejandro Iniestra of Long Beach, who was booked on suspicion of murder and attempted murder with bail set at $2 million.
  • Officers responded around 10:38 a.m. Saturday to the 1300 block of Temple Avenue and found two men with upper-body stab wounds, one of whom died at the scene.
  • The second victim was transported to a hospital in stable condition, according to police.
  • Investigators say Iniestra remained at the location and was taken into custody without further incident, and they believe he attacked one roommate before turning on the other as the motive remains under investigation.
  • The deceased man has not been publicly identified, and detectives plan to present the case to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office for filing consideration.