Miguel Gonzalez-Cervantes, a 39-year-old Latino, was stabbed to death Friday, March 12, in the 15300 block of West Washington Avenue in East Compton, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
About 5:30 a.m., Cervantes began fighting with Alejandro Estrella, a 21-year-old Latino, with whom he had been sharing a room with since January, said Det. Ray Lugo of the Sheriff's Homicide Bureau. The roommates had been arguing for several days when the disagreement escalated, Lugo said, and Estrella stabbed Cervantes several times in the upper torso. Estrella then fled.
The owner of the property found Cervantes and called the police, Lugo said. Cervantes was pronounced dead at the scene at 5:39 a.m., according to coroner's records.
The authorities are looking for Alejandro Estrella. They believe he is staying with relatives in the Los Angeles area. Anyone who knows his whereabouts is asked to contact Lugo or Det. Joe Ramirez at (323) 890-5500. Estrella is considered armed and dangerous.
-- Sarah Ardalani