Homicide Detectives Will Announce a $10,000 Reward in Exchange for Information About The Murder of 16 year-old Ricardo Trujillo
Who: Lieutenant Brandon Dean, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau; and family members of the victim.
What: Homicide Bureau detectives will announce a $10,000 reward, sponsored by
Supervisor Holly Mitchell, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, Second District, and approved by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. The money reward will be offered in exchange for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the shooting death of the victim.
On Friday, September 24, 2021, at approximately 11:45 p.m., 16 year-old Ricardo Trujillo was leaving a party with his friends in the city of Compton, when they were confronted by a group of individuals. One of the suspects pulled out a firearm and shot Ricardo, who sadly succumbed to his injuries.
Detectives and Ricardo’s family members will be in attendance and will plead the public’s assistance in providing any information that will lead to those responsible for the murder of Ricardo.
When: Monday, February 7, 2022
10:00 A.M.
Where: Homicide Bureau Offices
1 Cupania Circle
Monterey Park, CA 91755
Media Note: Family members will provide remarks in Spanish, and photographs of the victim will be on display.
The press conference will be broadcast live via LASD's Facebook and Instagram Account:
https://www.facebook.com/LosAngelesCountySheriffsDepartment/
and
https://www.instagram.com/lasdhq
For questions or information, please contact the Sheriff's Information Bureau at 213-229-1850.
The information contained in this advisory is extended to accredited, subscribing media outlets only. Please do not forward this advisory or share details with non-media parties prior to the event. For questions or information, please contact the Sheriff’s Information Bureau at 213-229-1850. Thank you.
Prepared by:
Deputy Eva Jimenez
Sheriff’s Information Bureau
211 West Temple Street,
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-229-1850
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