A homicide suspect was arrested for a stabbing attack that left an elderly man dead and a woman hospitalized in Murrieta.
The suspect was identified as Manual Arturo Alvarez, 36, of Modesto, according to the Murrieta Police Department.
On Nov. 5, around 8:18 a.m., the victim called police, saying a man had broken into her home. He allegedly stabbed her in the head with a screwdriver and stabbed her husband with a knife.
After the violent attack, the suspect fled through the home’s back door before officers arrived. The husband was pronounced dead at the scene. He was only identified as a 70-year-old man. The woman was taken to the hospital for treatment and remains in stable condition.
Shortly before 9 a.m., police located Alvarez hiding in a ravine behind a home on Wild Flower Drive. He refused to cooperate with officers’ commands and later concealed himself in nearby bushes.
After several minutes of unsuccessful negotiation, a police K-9 was deployed and Alvarez was taken into custody for homicide and attempted homicide. He was booked into the Cois Byrd Detention Center where he remains in custody.
Further details, including a motive, the victims’ identities and whether the suspect and victims were known to each other, were not released.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information on the case is encouraged to call Detective Munyer at 951-461-6365 or email [email protected].
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