Roommate Arrested After Deadly Double Stabbing in Long Beach

Homicide detectives are investigating a deadly stabbing that left one man dead and another injured Saturday morning in Long Beach.

The incident happened on October 4, 2025, at approximately 10:38 a.m. in the 1300 block of Temple Avenue. Officers responded to the scene after receiving a call for assistance from the Long Beach Fire Department.

When officers arrived, they found two adult men suffering from stab wounds to the upper body. Long Beach Fire Department personnel determined one victim had died at the scene. The second victim was transported to a local hospital, where he was listed in stable condition.

Officers located and safely arrested the suspect, who remained at the scene.

According to investigators, the preliminary investigation indicates the suspect and both victims were roommates. Detectives believe the suspect assaulted one victim before attacking the other. The motive for the stabbings remains under investigation.

The suspect has been identified as 34-year-old Alejandro Iniestra of Long Beach. He was booked on charges of murder and attempted murder and is being held on $2,000,000 bail.

The identity of the deceased victim is being withheld pending notification of next of kin by the Los Angeles County Department of the Medical Examiner.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Long Beach Police Department Homicide Detectives.