California: Dindu Suspected of Stabbing White Man to Death in Riverside Park

Terrence Anthony Hawkins.

If a murder occurs in a Commiefornia park, it’s probably drug-related.

Especially when a gentleman of color is involved.

KTLA:

Police arrested a man Thursday in connection with the fatal stabbing of another man at a Riverside park earlier this week, authorities said.

Terrence Anthony Hawkins, 37, of Riverside was booked on suspicion of murder following his arrest on Thursday, according to Riverside Police Department officials and Riverside County booking records. He is also accused of violating his Post-Release Community Supervision, or felony probation, under the terms of AB 109, stemming from a previous conviction.

He’s accused of the stabbing death of 51-year-old Brian Byrd, Riverside police Officer Ryan Railsback said in a written statement.

The homicide took place about 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Shamel Park, 3650 Arlington Avenue, the officer said.

“Officers’ preliminary investigation determined an altercation occurred at the park when (Byrd) was fatally stabbed,” Railsback said.

Paramedics treated the victim but ultimately pronounced him dead at the scene, officials said.

Investigators were looking into whether the suspect and victim knew one another or had prior contact before Tuesday’s stabbing, Railsback said.

Brian Byrd.