The excitement surrounding the Los Angeles Dodgers’ home opener against arch rival San Francisco last month took a sombre turn when an argument between fans resulted in a violent stabbing.  One man stabbed another multiple times in the Dodger Stadium parking lot, and Police have been searching for the perpetrator based on descriptions of the suspect and the vehicle in which he fled the scene.

Reports today indicate that Arthur Alvarez has been arrested in connection with the stabbing.

Arthur Alvarez, 32, was arrested Thursday night at a relative’s home in Santa Clarita, said LAPD Capt. Bill Murphy. Alvarez, a reputed gang member, was booked on suspicion of attempted murder. He was being held in lieu of $550,000 bail and was expected to be charged today.

Alvarez, who is unemployed, had attended the Dodgers’ home opener against the San Francisco Giants with a couple and another man, police said. Investigators said Alvarez and the other man began quarreling, and Alvarez stabbed the 30-year-old victim several times in the arm. Alvarez then fled in a black Ford pickup.

Source:
Man stabbed after Dodger Stadium home opener [Los Angeles Times]
Man arrested in Dodger Stadium stabbing [Los Angeles Times]

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