Malibu: Stabbing At Neptune’s Net Leaves Man Dead

06.22.2019 | 10:55 PM | MALIBU – A man was dead after having his throat slashed during an argument that broke out at an after-hours car meetup outside the iconic Neptune’s Net restaurant, Saturday night.

Authorities responded to reports of a stabbing in the parking lot of the Neptune’s Net restaurant located at 42505 Pacific Coast Highway around 10:55 PM.

Units arriving on scene located a man down in the parking lot bleeding profusely from multiple lacerations.

Firefighter paramedics attempted life-saving measures but the 23-year-old male succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene.

Initial reports indicate the victim was part of a group of car enthusiasts who were meeting up at the iconic location.

At some point during the meetup a suspect, as Daniel Maldonado,  approached the victim and got into an altercation regarding a past issue.

Maldonado is suspected of slashing the victim’s throat and stabbing him multiple times after the altercation escalated into a physical fight.

Officers took Maldonado into custody at the scene and booked him on suspicion of murder.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Sergeant Steve Jenkins at 805-384-4727.

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