PICO RIVERA >> A man suffered stab wounds after a fight between acquaintances escalated into a stabbing in Pico Rivera late Friday, officials said.
The stabbing unfolded about 9:20 p.m. at Durfee Avenue and Tilmont Street, Los Angeles County sheriff’s Lt. Noe Garcia said.
Deputies first learned of the incident when the victim, a 37-year-old man, was driven to Beverly Hospital in Montebello by his girlfriend, the lieutenant said.
Investigators determined the man had been hanging out near Durfee Avenue and Tilmont Street when he became involved in an argument with another man, whom he knew, according to Garcia. Both men were described as gang members.
The argument turned into a fight, he said. “The suspect produced a knife and stabbed the victim twice in the back.”
The attacker fled the scene on foot and remained at large Saturday, Garcia said. A detailed suspect description was not available.
Garcia said the wounded man was hospitalized in stable condition.
Anyone with information can reach the sheriff’s Pico Rivera Station at 562-949-2421. Tips may also be submitted anonymously to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers.