23-year-old arrested for murder of 3 Fil-Ams in Baldwin Park, Los Angeles

NEW YORK — The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department Homicide Bureau has recommended filing three counts of murder with the County District Attorney's Office against a 23-year-old suspect who allegedly killed his three Filipino-American relatives in Baldwin Park, Los Angeles, California, a day before Christmas.

The suspect, who authorities have only identified as an Asian male, is currently detained at the Los Angeles County Jail.

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has identified the victims as Mia Chantelle Narvaez, 8; Paul Sebastian Manangan, 16; and Rona Nate, 44. All three sustained fatal stab wounds.

According to reports, police responded immediately to a 911 call after a neighbor heard one of the victims screaming for help. However, by the time authorities arrived, the victims were already deceased.

The 23-year-old suspect was arrested while attempting to flee the crime scene.

Investigators have not provided further details regarding the motive for the crime, out of respect for the grieving family.

Meanwhile, the victims' family is seeking financial assistance to cover the burial expenses for the three individuals. — VDV, GMA Integrated News