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Man Killed in Long Beach Stabbing Attack

One man is dead after being stabbed in an argument which led a fight and stabbing.

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One of two men stabbed by a man in Long Beach died from his injuries at a hospital, authorities said Sunday.

The victim was identified as Christopher Finley, 28, of Long Beach, the Long Beach Police Department reported.

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Officers were sent to an assault with a deadly weapon call in the 1700 block of Broadway at about 11:45 p.m. Friday and found two men suffering from stab wounds to the upper body, the department said.

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Finley succumbed to his injuries at about 10:50 a.m. Saturday. The condition of the other man was not immediately known.

Both victims were involved in an argument with a suspect, which led to a fight and then the stabbings, police said.

The LBPD urged anyone with information about the assault to call 562-570-7244 or Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.

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