Overview

• The stabbing occurred about 9:35 a.m. outside the Downey Library, and the victim was pronounced dead at the scene with his identity not yet released.
• A 23-year-old man believed to be transient was detained at nearby Downey High School after lockdowns of the campus and the library.
• Police report that a separate suspect stole a Downey Fire Department ambulance from the scene during the emergency response.
• Officers pursued the ambulance to Alhambra, where a 52-year-old Los Angeles man crashed into a parked vehicle and was taken into custody.
• Detectives say the incidents appear isolated, the investigations are ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to call Downey police at 562-904-2332.