Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department’s Central area homicide detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a murder suspect.
On Wednesday, August 24, 2016, around 10:25 p.m., Central area officers responded to a shooting call at 5th Street and San Pedro Street. Upon arrival, the officers found a male Black, around 50-year-old victim suffering from a gunshot wound.
Los Angeles City Fire Department Paramedics responded and transported the victim to a local area hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Central area homicide detective at (213-996-1879). 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.”
