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3 members of family from PH fatally stabbed in California
3 members of family from PH fatally stabbed in California
TJ Manotoc,
ABS-CBN News
Published Dec 29, 2024 08:42 AM PHT
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Updated Dec 29, 2024 01:21 PM PHT
A tragic incident involving a family from the Philippines in Baldwin Park, California, has left three family members dead, including two children, in what police describe as a brutal stabbing attack.
A tragic incident involving a family from the Philippines in Baldwin Park, California, has left three family members dead, including two children, in what police describe as a brutal stabbing attack.
Authorities have arrested a 23-year-old male suspect, who is believed to be related to the victims.
Authorities have arrested a 23-year-old male suspect, who is believed to be related to the victims.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner identified the victims as 8-year-old Mia Chantelle Narvaez, 16-year-old Paul Sebastian Manangan, and 44-year-old Rona Nate.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner identified the victims as 8-year-old Mia Chantelle Narvaez, 16-year-old Paul Sebastian Manangan, and 44-year-old Rona Nate.
All three victims sustained fatal stab wounds to the upper body.
All three victims sustained fatal stab wounds to the upper body.
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According to a press release by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Baldwin Park police responded to a disturbance call on the 4700 block of Bogart Avenue on the evening of December 26.
According to a press release by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Baldwin Park police responded to a disturbance call on the 4700 block of Bogart Avenue on the evening of December 26.
The suspect attempted to flee in a vehicle but crashed into a cul-de-sac before being detained. He was later booked for murder.
The suspect attempted to flee in a vehicle but crashed into a cul-de-sac before being detained. He was later booked for murder.
Out of respect for the victims’ families, authorities have not disclosed the exact nature of the relationship between the suspect and the victims.
Out of respect for the victims’ families, authorities have not disclosed the exact nature of the relationship between the suspect and the victims.
However, investigators confirmed that the suspect lived at the residence.
However, investigators confirmed that the suspect lived at the residence.
POLICE SEEK MORE INFORMATION ON INCIDENT
According to local news reports, neighbors recounted chilling details of the incident, including the screams of a young girl running for help.
According to local news reports, neighbors recounted chilling details of the incident, including the screams of a young girl running for help.
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“You heard the little girl screaming, coming out and crying for help, saying, ‘Someone call 911. My brother stabbed my mom in the back, I saw blood,’” shared Nathan Garcia to ABC7 news.
“You heard the little girl screaming, coming out and crying for help, saying, ‘Someone call 911. My brother stabbed my mom in the back, I saw blood,’” shared Nathan Garcia to ABC7 news.
Another neighbor, Edna Figueroa, expressed shock and fear over the incident, describing it as “a very scary feeling… to find out that this is happening in our neighborhood.”
Another neighbor, Edna Figueroa, expressed shock and fear over the incident, describing it as “a very scary feeling… to find out that this is happening in our neighborhood.”
The family is believed to have Filipino roots, with neighbors confirming their shared heritage.
The family is believed to have Filipino roots, with neighbors confirming their shared heritage.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau is assisting Baldwin Park police with the ongoing investigation.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau is assisting Baldwin Park police with the ongoing investigation.
The case will be presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office for review and potential filing of charges.
The case will be presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office for review and potential filing of charges.
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Authorities urge anyone with information about the incident to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through “Crime Stoppers” at (800) 222-TIPS (8477) or via the P3 Tips mobile app.
Authorities urge anyone with information about the incident to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through “Crime Stoppers” at (800) 222-TIPS (8477) or via the P3 Tips mobile app.
Meanwhile, a GoFundMe page has been created to "help the family grieve properly and say their goodbyes to their loved ones."
Meanwhile, a GoFundMe page has been created to "help the family grieve properly and say their goodbyes to their loved ones."
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