NewsMyNewsLAOctober 27, 2026Los Angeles County
Man Killed in South Los Angeles Stabbing Identified
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Authorities have identified 48-year-old Robert Hines as the victim of a fatal stabbing in South Los Angeles. Police and fire personnel responded to an apartment on Oct. 15, where he was pronounced dead from multiple stab wounds. Investigators stated the incident was not gang-related and the victim was not unhoused.
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Key Facts
- Robert Hines, 48, was identified as the victim of a fatal stabbing in South Los Angeles.
- The incident occurred on Oct. 15 at an apartment unit located at 8848 S. Vermont Ave.
- Police stated the stabbing was not gang-related and the victim was not homeless.