Man killed in stabbing on Metrolink platform in San Fernando Valley

Police officers from the Los Angeles Police Department arrived at the Sylmar/San Fernando Metrolink platform at 2:07 p.m. after a stabbing was reported. They found a man bleeding on the platform and pronounced him dead at the scene. A perimeter was established while detectives searched for a suspect described as a man in a reflective vest.

One person was taken into custody, but officials have not confirmed whether that individual has been formally charged. Homicide investigators continue to probe the incident and potential motives, and the victim’s identity remains undisclosed. Metrolink service continued without interruption, with passengers asked to board and alight from the rear two cars to avoid the active crime scene.