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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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.
Bahena was arrested on suspicion of murder. Authorities said a weapon was recovered in his backpack.
Authorities are investigating the killing.
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