El Monte residents were shaken Friday after a boy was killed and two men were wounded in a stabbing incident that local law enforcement says is under investigation.
The assaults were first reported to authorities when all three injured people arrived for treatment at a local hospital. Deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department later said the scene was in the 9700 block of Fern Street, a few blocks east of Rosemead Boulevard.
What officials have said
According to the sheriff's department, the initial report listed a different location before investigators corrected it to the Fern Street block. The boy who was among the victims was pronounced dead at the hospital. The two men who were also stabbed were reported to have stable vital signs.
The El Monte Police Department said detectives are still determining whether more than one suspect took part in the attack. At this time, officials did not provide a suspect description or the ages and identifying details of the victims.
"Investigators are still working to determine whether more than one suspect was involved," the El Monte Police Department said in a statement.
How residents can help
Authorities are asking anyone with information to come forward. Those with details can contact the sheriff's Homicide Bureau or submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers.
- Sheriff's Homicide Bureau: 323-890-5500
- Crime Stoppers (anonymous): 800-222-8477
- Online tips: lacrimestoppers.org
Local impact
This incident, which occurred in a residential area near Rosemead Boulevard, underscores ongoing public-safety concerns for families and neighbors in El Monte. Investigators did not indicate a motive or connection among the victims in their statement.
| Detail | Information provided |
|---|---|
| Location | 9700 block of Fern Street (near Rosemead Blvd.) |
| Time reported | Reported about 1 p.m. Friday (per initial report) |
| Victims | One boy (deceased at hospital); two men (wounded, stable) |
The investigation remains active. Anyone with leads or video from the area at the time of the incident is encouraged to contact investigators. Authorities have not released further details about the victims or potential suspects.
