Los Angeles Police Arrest NoHo Man As Suspect In Love Triangle Stabbing
NORTH HOLLYWOOD (CBS) — Los Angeles police Friday announced the arrest of a man they say was involved in a North Hollywood love triangle stabbing.
James Sims, 31, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after he stabbed and critically injured a friend and romantic rival in an argument, according to LA Police Detective Anthony Keller.
Police said they were called to an apartment in the 7100 block of Ethel Avenue Wednesday about 7:30 p.m.
They said they found the victim, about 40, stabbed several times by Sims and critically injured.
LAPD Officer Karen Rayner said the stabbing was the result of "a love triangle" that ignited the argument.
The victim is expected to recover.
Sims was being held at the LAPD's Van Nuys Jail in lieu of $545,560 bail, according to LA County jail records.
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