Byron Wilson Sr., a 55-year-old black man, was stabbed to death Monday, July 26, in the 1300 block of Pine Avenue in Long Beach, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Police were alerted that there was a person lying in an alley about 6:45 a.m., according to a Long Beach Police Department press release.
When authorities arrived at the location they found Wilson with stab wounds to the torso. He was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
Anyone with any information about the circumstances leading up to Wilson’s death is asked to contact homicide Dets. Mark McGuire or Greg Krabbe at (562) 570-7244.
-- Sarah Ardalani