Homicide Report > Christian Smith, 19 [Updated]
Christian Smith, 19 [Updated]
Died May 28, 2011 at 3:25 a.m.
Christian Smith, a 19-year-old black man, was stabbed to death Saturday, May 28, in the 20000 block of Stephanie Drive in Charter Oak, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
The stabbing was reported about 2 a.m., Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Sgt. Diane Hecht said.
“About 20 to 25 young adults were attending a party,” Hecht said. “At about 2 a.m., two men began arguing. The argument escalated into a fight and [Smith] was stabbed in the upper torso.”
Smith was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead, Hecht said.
Investigators were searching for the suspect, “who ran from the scene,” Hecht said. “The weapon has not been recovered.”
Anyone with information about the killing is asked to contact the sheriff's homicide bureau at (323) 890-5500. Tipsters who'd like to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.
[Update June 2: Man, woman arrested in stabbing death at Covina area party]
— Louis Sahagun
- Neighborhood: Charter Oak
- Age: 19
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Stabbing
- Day of the week: Saturday
- Agency: LASD Homicide
- Race/Ethnicity: Black
- Circumstance: Fight
- Crime scene: Residence
Two reader comments about Christian Smith
Rest in Peace Chris
You didnt deserve to die at such an early age
We all love you
May 31, 2011 at 12:53 p.m.
I didn't meet you more than three times; which was all it took to recognize the golden soul inside you. You told me and my girlfriend that you loved us, and you had just met me. I can't get you out of my mind man. I love you too. Tears come to the eyes often, for you - a man i didn't get to know as well as I would have liked to. A man - it's so unreal to think of you that way. All these news articles refer to you as a man who was stabbed - but you still had soo much life to live - you were only 19 dude, a boy. I hate who did this to you. You are missed and loved by many, so much so that it would blow your mind. I hope you fare well wherever you are good buddy.
May 31, 2011 at 10:22 p.m.
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