USC Student Arrested for Allegedly Stabbing Homeless Man during Vehicle Break-in
ICARO Media Group
In a shocking incident near the University of Southern California's Greek Row, a 19-year-old USC student has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a homeless man was fatally stabbed. The victim was reportedly breaking into vehicles in the 700 block of West 28th street on Monday evening.
According to the Los Angeles Police Department, officers responded to a call regarding an assault with a deadly weapon involving a knife at around 8:15 p.m. The authorities have stated that the male victim was in the process of breaking into cars when the suspect confronted him and allegedly carried out the stabbing.
Tragically, the homeless man succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The LAPD has not yet released the identity of the victim. However, Ivan Gallegos, a 19-year-old USC student and member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity, was taken into custody without incident and has been identified as the primary suspect in the stabbing.
Gallegos, a resident of Los Angeles, is facing charges of murder and has been booked into custody on a $2 million bail. It remains uncertain whether one of the vehicles targeted by the victim belonged to Gallegos.
Authorities are continuing their investigation into the incident, seeking to establish a clear motive for the alleged attack. The university and the fraternity have not yet issued public statements regarding the incident. Eyewitnesses will likely be interviewed to gather further information about the events leading up to the stabbing.
The arrest of a fellow student in such a violent crime has shocked the USC community and raised concerns about the safety on and around campus. University officials are expected to address the incident in the coming days and provide guidance and support to students affected by the tragedy.
As the investigation unfolds, the USC community mourns the loss of the homeless man and hopes for justice to be served. The incident serves as a grim reminder of the unfortunate violence that can occur in urban areas, urging for increased efforts to address homelessness and foster a safer environment for all residents in Los Angeles.