Los Angeles: Northeast Area Homicide Detectives are investigating the stabbing death of an unidentified female Black, approximately 30-40 years of age, in the Glassell Park Community of Los Angeles.

On Tuesday, January 14, 2003, at approximately 3:15 a.m., Northeast Area patrol officers responded to a radio call in the 4400 block of Eagle Rock Boulevard. Upon arrival, the officers were met by Los Angeles City Fire Department Paramedics.

The paramedics advised the officers that the woman was found with multiple stab wounds about her body and was pronounced dead at 3:11 a.m.

The motive is unknown and there is no suspect(s) description at this time.

Anyone with information that may assist in this investigation is urged to contact the Northeast Area Homicide Detectives at 213-847-4261. On weekends or off-hours, call the 24-hour toll free number at the Detective Information Desk, 1-877-LAWFULL, 1-877-529-3855.

This press release was prepared by Public Information Officer Adriana N. Sanchez, Media Relations Section, 213-485-3586.