The USC student who police say fatally stabbed a homeless man he saw trying to break into cars on Greek Row will not face charges, the Los Angeles district attorney announced Thursday. .
Los Angeles Prosecutor George Gascón declined to file charges against Iván Gallegos, 19, who was arrested after Xavier Cerf, 27, was stabbed to death on Monday, June 17.
“After careful consideration and a thorough review of all available evidence, we have decided not to pursue charges against USC student Ivan Gallegos. We believe that Mr. Gallegos' actions were driven by a genuine fear for his life and the lives of others. others. Our hearts are with the family of the deceased, his friends and all those affected by this tragic incident,” Gascón's office said in a statement to Fox News Digital.
Los Angeles police received a call Monday night after two of Gallegos' co-workers reportedly witnessed Cerf trying to break into several cars.
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Ivan Gallegos, 19, a USC student who fatally stabbed a man who allegedly broke into cars on Greek Row, will not face charges, according to Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón. (FOX 11 Los Angeles)
The three USC students then confronted Cerf and the situation escalated.
During the altercation, Gallegos allegedly stabbed Cerf, who suffered serious injuries.
Police found Cerf on the path between two fraternity houses in the University Park neighborhood of Los Angeles when he collapsed. Authorities said he was pronounced dead at the scene.
ONE DEAD AT USC AFTER WITNESS STABBED SUSPECT ATTEMPTING CAR THEFT: POLICE
A USC student will not be charged after the stabbing death of a homeless man who was trying to break into cars on Greek Row, authorities said. (FOX 11 Los Angeles)
Police said Gallegos remained at the scene and cooperated with them. He told police he acted in self-defense.
Gallegos was initially arrested on suspicion of murder, Fox 11 previously reported. He had no criminal record and his bond was set at $2 million.
Los Angeles police arrested Ivan Gallegos on suspicion of murder in the fatal stabbing, but Los Angeles prosecutors will not press charges. (iStock)
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Gascón's office said more details about the investigation will be released later.
Fox News Digital's Landon Mion contributed to this report.
