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Banning Man, 36, Stabbed To Death During Street Fight In Azusa

BANNING (CBSLA.com) — A 36-year-old Banning man was stabbed to death during an early morning street fight in Azusa, according to authorities.

Officials said another man was also stabbed during the fight but he is expected to survive.

Police were called to the 300 block of South Vernon Avenue just after 3 a.m.

They found the deceased laying on the sidewalk with several stab wounds, said Azusa Police Sgt. Andy Sutcliffe.

A friend transported the second victim to the hospital. He was treated for multiple stab wounds to the upper body.

Azusa police asked any eyewitnesses to call them at (626) 812-3200.

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