On December 20, 2024 at about 10 p.m., police say they responded to a deadly stabbing took place on the 300 block of North Soldano Avenue in Azusa, California. Upon arrival, officers found a girl suffering from multiple stab wounds. She was transported to a local hospital, where she later died.
The victim was identified as 17-year-old Angelina Camillia Gonzales.
Family members said the suspect picked her up from a cheerleading banquet and brought her back to his house. Her stepfather then tracked her cell phone location.
Angelina Gonzales was allegedly stabbed by 18-year-old Daniel Rodriguez, an ex-boyfriend.
Rodriguez faces a murder charge, along with an allegation of the use of a deadly weapon. He remains jailed in lieu of $2 million bail and is scheduled to be arraigned on January 8, 2025.
The motive for the attack is still under investigation.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. Those wishing to remain anonymous may call “Crime Stoppers” at (800)222-TIPS (8477), or by using lacrimestoppers.org.
