A homeless man was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon for allegedly stabbing a man in Long Beach, authorities said today.
The victim suffered non-life-threatening stab wounds to the upper body, the Long Beach Police Department reported.
Officers were dispatched at about 7:15 p.m. Friday to a report of a stabbing in the 200 block of West Broadway, which is near the Billie Jean King Main Library. Officers contacted the victim, who was rushed to a hospital by paramedics.
Police said the victim was outside arguing with a man when it escalated into a stabbing.
“Officers located the suspect nearby and safely took him into custody,” according to a police statement.
Frank Alvin Sessions, 66, who was experiencing homelessness, was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, possession of drug paraphernalia, obstructing a peace officer and an outstanding warrant, police said.
He was held without bail.
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