OAKLAND – Authorities on Tuesday announced an arrest in a fatal stabbing last week in Oakland.

The suspect, identified as Adelto Medizabal, was taken into custody Thursday, the Oakland Police Department said in a news release.

The stabbing happened around 6:45 p.m. the same day in the 2600 block of 74th Ave., police said.

The victim, identified as Gerardo Abreau, sought treatment at a hospital but died from his injuries.

Police said the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office has filed charges against Medizabal for his involvement in the crime.

Anyone with information related to the case can call the OPD Homicide Section at 510-238-3821.

Check back for updates.

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