19-year-old USC student arrested after he stabbed a homeless man who threatened him and broke into his car

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Ivan Gallegos confronted the man who was breaking into his car at the rear parking lot of the fraternity houses at University of Southern California.

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Ivan Gallegos confronted the man who was breaking into his car at the rear parking lot of the fraternity houses at University of Southern California.

The man threatened Gallegos by saying he had a gun.

A scuffle broke out and Gallegos ended up stabbing the homeless man who died at the scene.

“The male victim was breaking into vehicles at the location when the suspect confronted and stabbed the victim,” the LAPD said.

Gallegos is a high achiever and is passionate about making his “community a better place and being a positive role model for the youth,” according to his LinkedIn profile. He is being held on bail of $2 million.

The homeless man has not been identified but is believed to be in his 30s.