Homicide detectives are investigating the murder of a male adult that occurred on Aug. 1, 2024 in the 800 block of Cherry Avenue.

At approximately 3:52 p.m., officers responded to the 800 block of Cherry Avenue, regarding a stabbing. Upon arrival, officers located a male adult victim inside his residence suffering from a stab wound to his upper body. Long Beach Fire Department personnel were on scene rendering medical aid and attempting life saving measures. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was listed in stable but critical condition. The victim ultimately succumbed to his injuries.

While officers were on scene conducting their preliminary investigation the suspect voluntarily turned himself in at the Long Beach Police Department Public Safety Building. The suspect was subsequently taken into custody.

Homicide Detectives responded to the scene to investigate the incident. Through their preliminary investigation, detectives determined the male adult suspect, and two male adult victims were known to each other. The suspect and victims were involved in a physical altercation inside a residence, which escalated when the suspect later retrieved a knife and a pair of brass knuckles. The suspect stabbed victim #1 in the upper body and struck victim #2 in the upper body, who sustained a non-life-threatening injury to the upper body.

The suspect has been identified as Jonathan Sandoval a 21-year-old resident of Long Beach. Sandoval was booked for one count of murder and one count of assault with a deadly weapon. His bail is set at $2,000,000.

The decedent has been identified as Cristian Varguez a 41-year-old resident of Long Beach.

Detectives will present the case next week to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office for filing consideration.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact Homicide Detectives Eric Thai or Kelsey Myers (562) 570-7244. Anonymous tips may be submitted through "LA Crime Stoppers" by calling 800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the "P3 Tips" app to your smartphone (available at the Apple app store or Google Play), or by visiting www.LACrimeStoppers.org.