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February 15, 2026 / 2:07 PM PST / CBS LA
A Los Angeles County man has been arrested after [allegedly killing his stepfather](https://local.nixle.com/alert/12196731/?sub_id=0) in Castaic, according to authorities.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said in a news release that deputies from the Santa Clarita Station responded to the 32000 block of Ridge Top Lane around 1:35 p.m. Sunday after a reported assault with a deadly weapon.
Deputies discovered a man lying on the living room floor upon arrival, who was suffering from multiple stab wounds.
The man, later identified as 62-year-old Castaic resident Bruce Whitney, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigations revealed the suspect to be Whitney's stepson, 19-year-old Terrance Crawford.
Crawford was later located in the Los Angeles area and arrested on suspicion of murder.
No additional details, including possible motive, were immediately made available.
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