Yesenia Guzman Avila dies in fatal Jefferson Park stabbing

Yesenia Guzman Avila dies in fatal Jefferson Park stabbing

Fatal Jefferson Park stabbing death of Yesenia Guzman Avila – Obituary

Authorities have identified the woman fatally stabbed in the Jefferson Park area of South Los Angeles as 44-year-old Yesenia Guzman Avila. The incident occurred late Friday night at a residence located in the 1800 block of West Adams Boulevard, between Dalton and Halldale avenues.

Emergency responders arrived at the scene around 10:45 p.m. and discovered Guzman Avila suffering from multiple stab wounds. Despite efforts by Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics, she was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police indicated that the suspect in the stabbing, believed to be her 32-year-old boyfriend, was arrested nearby shortly after the attack. His identity has not been publicly disclosed.

The Los Angeles Police Department’s South Bureau homicide unit is handling the investigation, which is being treated as a case of homicide.