LAPD Investigates Stabbing Incident During Downtown Demonstration 

February 8, 2025 – Los Angeles, CA – Los Angeles Police Department officials report that the Major Crimes Division is investigating a stabbing incident that occurred in the downtown area.

On February 7, 2025, around 1:34 P.M., officers responded to reports of a possible stabbing that took place during a large demonstration in the area of 200 North Spring Street. Upon arrival, they observed a 17-year-old male victim suffering from a stab wound.

Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital where he is listed in critical condition.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic male juvenile.

The public is advised to avoid the area as Spring Street will be closed from Temple Street to 1st Street while investigators gather evidence and locate witnesses.

This investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to call LAPD Major Crimes Detectives at (213) 486-7280 between 6:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. During non-business hours or weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org. Lastly, tipsters may also download the “P3 Tips” mobile application and select the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.

Source: Los Angeles Police Department