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A man was stabbed to death Monday near the Santa Monica Pier, a popular destination for tourists and locals in the Los Angeles area, and a homeless man was under arrest in connection with the slaying.
Officers with the Santa Monica Police Department responded to the pier around 2 p.m. after receiving a 911 call about an assault. When they arrived, they found a 27-year-old victim near the beach restrooms with at least one stab wound to the chest, FOX LA reported.
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Police say Juan Evarastico Bahena, 48, fatally stabbed a man Monday near the Santa Monica Pier in California. (Santa Monica Police Department)
The officers performed CPR first aid until the fire department arrived and took him to a hospital. His identity has not been released.
Witnesses told authorities they heard the victim arguing with Juan Evarastico Bahena, 48, before Bahena allegedly stabbed him several times.
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Police respond to the scene where a man was stabbed to death in Santa Monica near the beach. (Fox 11)
Bahena was arrested on suspicion of murder. Authorities said a weapon was recovered in his backpack.
Authorities are investigating the killing.