Benjamin Jackson, 29

Benjamin Jackson, a 29-year-old black man, died Monday, Jan. 17, hours after he was stabbed in the 800 block of East 97th Street in Green Meadows, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Jackson was killed in a domestic violence incident, said LAPD Criminal Gang and Homicide Det. Ernie Mendoza, who is handling the case.

Authorities say Jackson's girlfriend, Nicole McDonald, stabbed him Jan. 16 about 11:40 p.m. However, there were no witnesses to stabbing.

Jackson sought assistance from authorities and was taken to Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, where he died from his wounds at 4:35 a.m., according to coroner's records.

McDonald, a 31-year-old black woman, was arrested later that day and is being held in lieu of $1-million at the Century Regional Detention Facility in Lynwood.

Anyone with additional information about the killing is asked to contact Det. Mendoza at (213) 485-4341. Those who would like to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

-- Sarah Ardalani