Woman stabbed to death in Sylmar, killer remains at large

A woman in her 30s was fatally stabbed Wednesday night in Sylmar, and the attacker remains at large as police continue their investigation.

The incident was reported around 9:20 p.m. in the 13800 block of Beaver Street and Dronfield Avenue, according to Los Angeles Police Department Officer Charles Miller. Responding officers located a woman with fatal stab wounds.

The LAPD did not release a detailed description of the suspect, but noted the person fled after the attack. Officers established a search perimeter in the surrounding area, according to Miller.

The assailant who fled the stabbing scene was last seen near Hubbard Street by the 210 Freeway, and police remain in the area to conduct a search.

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene, and the case has been confirmed as a homicide, according to police.

The investigation is ongoing.