An 18-year-old man was charged on Tuesday in the stabbing death of an Azusa High School cheerleader.
According to court records, Daniel Rodriguez faces a murder charge, along with an allegation of the use of a deadly weapon.
Angelina Gonzales was allegedly stabbed by Rodriguez, an ex-boyfriend, according to the family.
The deadly stabbing took place on Friday night on the 300 block of North Soldano Avenue, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
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The 17-year-old victim was a cheerleader and wrestler at Azusa High School. According to relatives, Rodriguez picked up the victim after she attended a cheerleading banquet Friday night, and she never returned home.
Her stepfather, Robert Carabello, told NBC4 he noticed the teen’s phone’s location was at her ex-boyfriend’s house and went to look for her. Upon arrival, he was greeted by police tape and officers.
The motive for the attack is still under investigation.
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Rodriguez remains jailed in lieu of $2 million bail, according to jail records. He's scheduled to be arraigned on Jan. 8.
