Man Fatally Stabbed During Altercation Outside Pub In Laguna Niguel

LAGUNA NIGUEL (CBSLA.com) — Authorities on Monday investigated the stabbing death of a man in Orange County.

Shortly after midnight, deputies were sent to Patsy's Irish Pub, located in the 28900 block of Golden Lantern for report of a stabbing victim, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Department.

Upon their arrival, authorities located an adult an suffering from a stab wound to his upper torso area.

Paramedics transported the victim to a hospital where he later died.

The Orange County coroner's office has identified him as Shayan Mazroei, 22, of Laguna Niguel.

A preliminary investigation revealed Mazroei and another man were involved in a physical altercation outside of the pub.

During the fight, Mazroei was fatally stabbed.

The suspect fled from the scene.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information regarding this case has been urged to contact the Orange County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Unit at (714) 647-7055 or (714) 647-7000.