The Antelope Valley Times

Your community. Your issues. Your news.

  • Home
  • Latest News
  • Local
    • Palmdale
    • Lancaster
    • Los Angeles County
    • Littlerock
    • Lake Los Angeles
    • Rosamond
    • Edwards AFB
    • Acton
  • Crime
  • Politics
  • Education
  • Health
  • Business
  • Opinion
    • Advertise
    • About
    • Contact Us
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    Show Search

Man stabbed to death in Lancaster, brother arrested [updated]

by The AV Times Staff • June 15, 2018

LANCASTER – A man was fatally stabbed in Lancaster Thursday night and his brother was detained for questioning, authorities said.

The stabbing occurred around 11:50 p.m. Thursday, June 14, in the 43700 block of Ponderosa Street, according to a news release from the Sheriff’s Information Bureau.

“Deputies responded to the location regarding an assault call. Upon their arrival they located a male white adult who had sustained at least one stab wound to his upper torso. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead,” the news release states.

The victim was identified as 52-year-old Dominic DePetro, the coroner’s office reported. His hometown was not known.

“The suspect, who is the victim’s brother, was detained at the location,” the sheriff’s news release states. “The suspect was later transported to Lancaster (Sheriff’s) Station pending interviews with detectives. There are no outstanding suspects.”

The suspect’s name and age were not immediately released.

A knife was recovered at the scene. A motive for the stabbing was not unknown.

No further information was immediately available.

Anyone with information on this case is encouraged to call the sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).

UPDATE: DePetro’s brother, Frank DePetro, 57, was detained at the stabbing location and then arrested and held in lieu of $2 million bail, according to sheriff’s inmate records. The motive appears to be a personal dispute between the victim and the suspect, according to the sheriff’s department. Read the updated news release here.

–

Filed Under: Lancaster

1 comment for "Man stabbed to death in Lancaster, brother arrested [updated]"

  1. plunge pools says

    October 16, 2018 at 2:44 am

    Amazing!

Recent Comments

  • Palmdale resident and taxpayer on Slain deputy’s parents to sue LA County Sheriff’s Department: “Obvious money grab, so desperate for money.Our tax money in their pocket they want.” Dec 3, 10:38
  • Tim Scott on Slain deputy’s parents to sue LA County Sheriff’s Department: “OT pay is 1.5 times the hourly rate the particular individual is paid, just like anywhere else. It’s the law.…” Dec 3, 10:30
  • Teacher on Slain deputy’s parents to sue LA County Sheriff’s Department: “Georgey and 5th grader got beat up a lot in 4th grade.” Dec 3, 08:28
  • Spoon (Large) on Slain deputy’s parents to sue LA County Sheriff’s Department: “I’m here for you, Templer” Dec 3, 06:40
  • Sheila Cantwell on Slain deputy’s parents to sue LA County Sheriff’s Department: “It’s Diversity In Action…love love love it! keep up the good work, whoever you are!” Dec 3, 06:38

Copyright © 2023 · The AV Times LLC. All rights reserved. Terms of Use