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Friday October 31st, 2014 :: 11:17 a.m. PDT

Advisory

Man Arrested in Connection to the Murder of North Hollywood Tattoo Artist

North Hollywood: On Tuesday, October 28, 2014, Los Angeles Police Department North Hollywood Division Detectives served a search and arrest warrant for 31-year-old, Sylmar resident, Robert Falcon in connection to the Murder of Mr. Michael Pebly, AKA Trigz.

On Thursday, October 9, 2014, around 5:50 p.m., North Hollywood patrol officers responded to a radio call of a shooting in the 6300 block of Laurel Canyon Boulevard.  When the officers arrived, they discovered the victim lying on the sidewalk with an apparent gunshot wound. 

The suspect was inside a business in the 6300 block of Laurel Canyon Boulevard when the victim walked in.  The victim and suspect became involved in an argument that escalated into a physical fight.  The suspect and victim exited the business, at which time the suspect produced a handgun and shot the victim.  The suspect fled the area. 

On Thursday October 30, 2014, the case was presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office for filing consideration. One count of 187 PC-Murder was filed against Mr. Falcon, his bail was set at $2,000,000.

At this moment this is an ongoing investigation.

Anyone with information is urged to contact North Hollywood Homicide Detective Timo Illig or Detective Steve Castro at (818) 623-4075 or (818) 754-8451.  During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247).  Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477).  Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone.  All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to www.lapdonline.org, and click on "Anonymous Web Tips.”

 

 

 

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