Two people have been arrested following a stabbing in downtown Long Beach that left one man dead and another hospitalized, according to the Long Beach Police Department.
Police identified the suspects as Miles Carr, 26, of Long Beach, and Carinne Kee, 37, of Lawndale. Both were arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in custody, with bail set at $2 million each.
Dispute Escalated Into Fatal Stabbing
Officers were called to the 100 block of Linden Avenue shortly before 1 p.m. on Oct. 20 after a reported altercation involving multiple people.
According to investigators, a verbal dispute escalated into a physical fight. During the confrontation, two men were stabbed.
The suspects reportedly left the scene before officers arrived. Both victims were transported to a hospital for treatment. One man later died from his injuries, while the second victim was treated and is expected to survive.
Authorities have not publicly identified the deceased man. Investigators described him as being in his late 30s to early 40s.
His identity is being withheld while the Los Angeles County Department of the Medical Examiner works to identify him and notify his next of kin.
Suspects Located During Investigation
Following an investigation, police located a vehicle associated with the suspects in the 1500 block of Junipero Avenue. Carr and Kee were subsequently taken into custody.
Investigators said it remains unclear whether the suspects and the victims knew one another before the confrontation.
The case is expected to be presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office for consideration of criminal charges.
Although the arrests mark a development in the investigation, authorities have not released further details about what led to the dispute.
Police Seek Information From the Public
Long Beach police are asking anyone with information about the stabbing to contact Detectives Chasen Contreras and Jared Asato at 562-570-7244.
People who wish to remain anonymous can contact L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online at lacrimestoppers.org.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to establish the circumstances surrounding the fatal confrontation.
