Reginald Wilson, 44, a black man, was stabbed to death during an alleged domestic dispute in the 5200 block of Van Ness Avenue in South Los Angeles about 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 23.
According to authorities, Wilson was arguing with his girlfriend, Elizabeth Shields, 52, a black woman, at home when she picked up a steak knife and stabbed Wilson in the chest. Wilson was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said.
Shields was later arrested and charged with murder, authorities said.