Suspect in deadly subway stabbing held on $2M bail.

Man Arrested for Fatal Stabbing on Metro B Red Line Train

LOS⁣ ANGELES—In a shocking incident,⁣ a man ⁢suspected of fatally stabbing a 23-year-old passenger without any provocation aboard a Metro ⁢B Red Line train in downtown Los Angeles has been apprehended. Randy Lamale Nash, 31, was arrested on September 9 near the 1000 block of ‌West 85th⁣ Street in South Los Angeles. He ​is currently being⁤ held on $2⁣ million bail, facing charges of murder.

The horrifying incident took place on September 7 around 5:20 p.m. According to ‌the Los Angeles Police ‍Department, the suspect approached the victim, Jesse Rodriguez, and suddenly pulled out a knife, stabbing him in the ‌chest without any warning or reason.

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The victim ‌received ⁤immediate assistance from Transit Services Division officers⁢ at the Pershing Square Station until paramedics ⁣arrived. Sadly, he succumbed to his injuries at the hospital, as confirmed by‌ Officer Tony Im.

After fleeing the scene, the suspect’s ​face was captured on surveillance video from the station. In an effort to apprehend him, the police released a photo ⁢of Mr. Nash on September 8, hoping for tips ⁣from the public. It remains⁣ unclear whether‍ these tips directly led to his arrest.

If you have any information regarding this tragic assault, please contact the police department’s Central Bureau‍ Homicide Detectives Sharman or Gonzales at 213-996-4142. Alternatively, you can provide anonymous tips by calling ‍Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477. For calls during non-business hours or weekends, please dial 877-527-3247.

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