USC Student Arrested After Fatal Stabbing of Homeless Man

19-year-old Ivan Gallegos claims self-defense in incident following alleged car break-in on Greek Row.

The victim, identified as 27-year-old Xavier Cerf, was reportedly breaking into cars near the USC campus.
Gallegos, a business student and fraternity member, remained at the scene and was arrested by police.
Friends of Gallegos assert he acted in self-defense, alleging the victim threatened to have a gun.
No firearm was found at the scene, and Gallegos is held on $2 million bail without formal charges yet.
The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns in the area surrounding USC's Greek Row.