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Man stabbed to death by homeless man while eating at a restaurant in Los Angeles

Man fatally stabbed while eating in downtown Los Angeles
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. — A man has died after he was stabbed by a homeless man while eating at a restaurant on New Year's Day near Skid Row in Los Angeles.

According to homicide detectives, the two were not eating together when an argument erupted between the two men and one man used a knife to attack the victim. It is not known if the two knew each other. The suspect fled from the scene on foot.

The victim died at the hospital.

The suspect, caught by a surveillance camera, is being sought in connection with the deadly stabbing.

Bakersfield, CA

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