USC Student Avoids Charges in Fatal Stabbing of Homeless Man
TL;DR
USC student Ivan Gallegos, 19, will not face charges for fatally stabbing homeless man Xavier Cerf during a confrontation over a suspected burglary. Authorities determined Gallegos acted in self-defense, believing Cerf had a gun. The incident occurred near the fraternity house where Gallegos lives, and no firearm was found on Cerf.
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