Authorities have publicly identified the 18-year-old man accused of stabbing Azusa High School student Angelina Gonzalez to death.
Gonzalez, 17, was killed Friday evening in the 300 block of North Solano Avenue. On Tuesday, authorities identified the suspect in Gonzalez’s murder as Daniel Rodriguez, 18, also of Azusa, who authorities say was an acquaintance of Gonzalez.
The exact nature of their relationship and possible motives have not been disclosed.
He is charged with murder and a special charge of using a knife. He was being held in Men’s Central Jail in lieu of $2.02 million bail and was scheduled to appear in Pomona District Court on Tuesday morning.
Azusa boy stabbed to death, family presents ID
Gonzalez is a cheerleader, wrestler and award-winning artist whose work is on display at the Capitol, school officials said.
“Her creative talent and vibrant personality enriched our community in countless ways,” the district said in a statement.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500.
To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit lacrimestoppers.org.
