LANCASTER – Sheriff’s homicide detectives were at the Sunset Ridge Apartments in west Lancaster late Tuesday night investigating the circumstances surrounding a stabbing death.
The male victim was discovered around 7:09 p.m. by a friend who stopped by the victim’s residence in the 43400 Block of 16th Street West, investigators said.
Deputies and paramedics responded and transported the victim to the hospital where he died from his injuries.
The victim has not been identified pending next of kin notification.
Investigators are still working to identify a suspect and a motive in connection with the incident, and were not releasing any more details Tuesday night.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.
We will have more information on this incident as soon as it becomes available.
UPDATED 1/30/13: According to a press release issued by the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau early Wednesday morning, Lancaster Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to the location regarding an assault with a deadly weapon call. When deputies arrived, they discovered a male adult with a stab wound in the upper torso. He was taken to the hospital, where he died of his injuries. The man’s next of kin is unknown, so his identity cannot be released at this time, according to the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office.
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Dawn Maness says
My family and I have know Grady for over 30 years. I knew him to be always kind, never saw him without a smile and he was somebody I was always happy to see knocking on our front door. I have many fond memories and will miss him. R.I.P. Uncle Grady
LINDA H. says
GRADY MORGAN WAS A KIND AND LOVING MAN. HE TOOK ME AND MY CHILDREN INTO HIS HOME FOR SEVERAL YEARS WHEN WE NEEDED HELP STARTING OVER. I AM IN DISBELIEF THAT SOME HORRIBLE PERSON WOULD HURT HIM LET ALONE MURDER HIM.
GRADY WAS A QUIET PERSON WHO WOULD NEVER HURT ANYONE. HE WOULD SIT AND TALK TO MY SON AND HIS BROTHER IN LAW F. S. FOR HOURS, EACH EXCHANGING FUNNY STORIES. WE WILL MISS YOU GRADY MORGAN, BUT YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!!!!!!!!
YOUR FRIEND AND FAMILY,
LINDA H.
unknown says
I knew him personally and he was a good person he was a older man and couldnt put up much of a fight whoever did this could of took what they wanted and didnt have to do this to him ! R.I.P Grady you are loved and will be missed!
sammy P says
lets not jump to any conclusions, could be a case of self defense, although that would be hard to prove in Los Angeles County where any use of a knife against a person will cause an automatic arrest and detainment for months, even if 4 guys were beating you to death with their fists, soon as you pull a weapon to defend yourself, your going to jail, and everyone knows this, so just because the “suspect” left the scene does not mean he is guilty of anything, perhaps he just wanted to avoid our justice system in which he will sit in jail for at least 6 months while his job and place to live get flushed down the toilet while he fights for justice.
Even if the victim in this case was beating the suspect with a lead pipe before the suspect pulled the knife it won’t matter a bit, the suspect can say goodbye to the next 6 to 8 months of his life and then he will be forced to take a plea bargain or sit in jail longer. (assuming that this guy can’t afford bail like most folks)
So lets not jump to any conclusions. I know what you are all thinking, someone got too high or too drunk or one gang banger didn’t like another gang banger. But that may not be the case……
bob says
it was a older man not a gang man or drug user
sammy P says
isn’t that what I said? that it may NOT be what people may think? I wish people would read before they type.
sikntired says
Wrong on both counts, read the other article, according to his girlfriend he “sold drugs onthe side “, whatever that’s supposed to mean, and nickname of O.G.- its a thug life.
MR ANTELOPE VALLEY says
another murder in lancaster wow.
dumbandblind says
So now what, ban knives too?
OutspokenOne says
Any new info?
trauma solutions says
If you need a crime and trauma scene clean up please call.
trauma solutions says
Im only trying to help the family and friends of the deceased. Nobody wants that to happen to a friend or family member AND they shouldnt have to clean up after it. The insurance will
cover the cost.
sikntired says
Tacky,dude.
OutspokenOne says
How is that tacky!?! It’s a dirty job and someone’s gotta do it……that’s what I think
Concered says
Insurance? Oh ya, I am sure he had renters insurance……..how the hell is that going to cover it?
trauma solutions says
Even if he didn’t have renters insurance the apartment complex has insurance. And it IS covered under insurance.
OutspokenOne says
I have known people who have had to clean up after such tragic events, and I am sure they would have appreciated a company like this one….sadly it is left up to family or friends…..authorities take the body and u are left with sadness and a mess to boot…..I’ve never heard of a company like this but I can see how it would be helpful..just saying
pathetic says
Do you chase ambulances too?
straightshooter says
You sound like douche, they would chase the ambulance only if your mom was driving it. I heard she’s hot.
pathetic says
No trauma solutions are the douches. Guy is dead and all they have to say is, “If you need a crime and trauma scene clean up please call.”
I’m surprised they didn’t show up at the apartments with their cleaning supplies trying to schlep their services even before the body was removed.
“Ah we’re not worried about the body, we’ll just clean up around him and come back later to finish up.”
trauma solutions says
We are trying to provide a service. That service is not one you can put off until next week or even a few days. People still live next door or maybe in the apartment. We clean up to decrease the risk of disease . The sooner it is cleaned up the better for everybody. Its a different kind of business and I do expect resistance from uninformed people like yourself .
ThatsWhatSheSaid says
Can’t a guy do a job that helps the victims family and so what if he happens make a buck or two!?!?! What difference does it make to you? Sadly, this happens all too often and someone indeed has to clean it up. Is it a delicate situation? Of course! Could the original post been worded differently to appease all you nay sayers…..hmmm, not sure about that one since many on here like to ramble on and comment negatively about every dang thing …regardless of the topic :o fact is… There really is no easy or right way to approach someone in this horrific situation…..I will assume this guys goal was to let the people know that there is SOMEONE to assist you! Over and out!
OutspokenOne says
Don’t you have school today @straightshooter ? : /
SpareThePropaganda says
Spamming is tacky. I agree that your service is necessary, and must be done by qualified people, but spamming the comment section of a local news site which grieving family and friends as well as community members gather to discuss details of the incident is (in my opinion) only effective at deterring people from using your service. I would suggest you directly contact the Sunset Ridge management office to solicit your services.
ThatsWhatSheSaid says
Def is as follows: ” Spamming is the use of electronic messaging systems to send unsolicited bulk messages, especially advertising, indiscriminately”
I saw one post!…not spamming as u say…. As long as u get some “likes” I guess, right? #theylikemetheyreallylikeme !!!!!blah!blah!blah!
SpareThePropaganda says
Sure, google enough and you will find the definition that suits your argument. Spamming is also mass messaging unsolicited advertisements… Which is what he did.
https://www.google.com/search?q=define+spam&rlz=1C1CHMO_enUS465US466&oq=define+spam&aqs=chrome.0.57j60j59l2j60l2.1492&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#hl=en&tbo=u&rlz=1C1CHMO_enUS465US466&q=spam&tbs=dfn:1&sa=X&ei=oIoJUfmNIcS4igL_h4GQBw&ved=0CDAQkQ4&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&bvm=bv.41642243,d.cGE&fp=220ef2f380fe411c&biw=1440&bih=785
ThatsWhatSheSaid says
Keyword here is MASS as in MASSIVE , more than one, a lot, a bunch, a boatload ……I see no mass messaging here, but whatever! I’m done with you and your google searches….
SpareThePropaganda says
Yes, and posting to a forum reaches a mass audience. Learn what words mean.
SpareThePropaganda says
And just because that is how wikipedia says it, does not set it as the only definition.
If someone wants to advertise their services here, they should pay the good people of the AV Times.
AceD. says
No empathy? Maybe that would’ve helped a bit before trying to sell your services.
trauma solutions says
In all honesty, last night when I wrote the first comment I pressed the wrong button and my message was posted. That is why there wasn’t a phone number posted. It was after midnight so i thought id wait til the morning to finish my comment.I did follow up on that message this morning before anyone else commented. I was not spamming, I was simply putting my business out there. If it came across too “tacky” or “classy” that’s your opinion and im sure I filled your day with thought. But I did acomplish getting my business name out there. Didn’t I? Its a tough business to advertise for because nobody ever thinks they will need it. We’ll be here if god forbid you ever need us.
sammy P says
If you would like to advertise here, contact Terrance Dilworth here at the AVtimes.
Otherwise, we would ALL like to be able to post our ads here, I know some great sites where you can get Viagra cheap! And Mr Ibrahim Lamorde will send you 25 million US dollars if you just send him a measly $1000 via western union to cover transfer costs! Want to win a Playstation 3, no problem because you are the 1,000,000th visitor!
Oh… and AT&T would like to bundle your phone, internet and TV for one monthly low price….