USC student arrested in deadly stabbing
A 19-year-old USC student was arrested after he allegedly stabbed a homeless man on Greek Row. The homeless man was accused of attempting to break into multiple vehicles.
LOS ANGELES – A 19-year-old University of Southern California student was arrested after he allegedly stabbed a homeless man to death, authorities said. The student reportedly witnessed the homeless man attempting to break into multiple vehicles on Greek Row before confronting him.
The USC student was identified as Ivan Gallegos, Los Angeles County jail records showed.
Officials with the Los Angeles Police Department said just after 8 p.m. Monday, they received a call regarding a man breaking into cars when three USC students decided to confront him.
During the confrontation, authorities said Gallegos, along with his two friends, got into an argument with the homeless man. That’s when investigators said Gallegos turned from a witness into a suspect when he allegedly stabbed him.
Investigators said the stabbing victim ended up in the walkway between two fraternity houses in the 700 block of W. 28th Street in Los Angeles’ University Park neighborhood where he collapsed. The crime scene is located near a small homeless encampment in the area.
The homeless man was declared dead at the scene.
USC student arrested after stabbing on Greek Row
A 19-year-old USC student was arrested after he allegedly stabbed a homeless man accused of breaking into cars along Greek Row.
As for Gallegos and his friends, they stayed on the scene where Gallegos was arrested on murder charges.
Detectives said multiple surveillance cameras are located along Greek Row and will continue to canvass the footage.
Police say Gallegos has no criminal record. His bail has been set at $2 million.
Those with information are asked to contact the LAPD.