The man stabbed to death in a Newhall murder Saturday has been identified with one suspect in custody and a second person at large.
Eduardo Rosario Becerril, 26, from Newhall was the man killed in the Newhall murder, officials with the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office said.
Around 11:30 p.m. Saturday, first responders received reports of a stabbing on the 22500 block of 14th Street in Newhall, according to officials with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Information Bureau.
The call initially came in as an assault and units remained on scene until 1:30 a.m. Sunday, according to officials.
Becerril was declared dead at the scene and nobody was taken to the hospital as a result of the incident.
The crime is currently under investigation by the LASD Homicide Bureau, according to officials.
Steven Castro, 23, from Canyon Country was arrested in connection to the Newhall murder, according to Lt. Michael Modica, with the LASD Homicide Bureau.
A second suspect remains at large, however the general public is not at risk, according to Modica.
Anyone with information about the Newhall murder is asked to contact the LASD Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.
If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call “Crime Stoppers” by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website.
Ed. Note: This article has been updated with new information from the LASD.
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Castro from the lovely area of Newhall with constant violence!!