Catalytic Converter Theft Suspect Fatally Stabbed in South El Monte

A man works on replacing a catalytic converter on a truck in Davie, Fla., on Dec. 7, 2009. Joe Raedle/Getty Images

SOUTH EL MONTE, Calif.—A man was fatally stabbed Friday in South El Monte, allegedly in the act of stealing a catalytic converter from a vehicle, and authorities detained a resident who had confronted the suspect and his accomplices.

Deputies were called at 2:51 a.m. to the 1100 block of Thienes Avenue, where they found the victim, according to the Sheriff’s Information Bureau.