Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Investigators have announced Suspect Simmons was taken into custody earlier this evening in Palmdale.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Homicide Bureau Lieutenant Michael Modica, and the family of the Victim extend their gratitude to the members of the public who provided multiple anonymous tips in response to the information wanted bulletin earlier today.
Thanks to the community’s assistance and information provided, Palmdale Sheriff’s Station deputies swiftly located, detained, and positively identified Suspect Simmons before taking him into custody without incident.
At this time, there is no longer any known threat to the community.
Homicide Investigators will continue to investigate the circumstances regarding the incident.
There is no additional information available at this time.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.
If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org
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Los Angeles California 90012
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Los Angeles County Homicide investigators are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death investigation of a 64-year-old female Black adult, who was stabbed and succumbed to her injuries.
The incident was reported Thursday, May 14, 2026, at approximately 8:26 p.m. on the 2600 block of West Avenue N-8 in Palmdale.
During the course of the investigation, Homicide Investigators were able to positively identify the suspect who committed the murder, as a relative of the victim. Brandon Tyrell Simmons is a named suspect who was seen leaving the location on foot. Suspect Simmons is described as a 33-year-old male Black adult, approximately 5’9”, 180lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a white shirt and gray shorts with white crew neck socks (blue/red stripes).
Suspect Brandon Tyrell Simmons has a want in the system for murder. He also has a history of mental health issues and should be considered armed and dangerous.
There is no additional information available at this time.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.
If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org
Forwarded by:
Sheriff's Information Bureau
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
211 West Temple Street
Los Angeles California 90012
http://www.lasd.org
213-229-1700
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*ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE BELOW*
DATE: Thursday, May 14, 2026
REPORTED AT: Approximately 8:25 p.m.
LOCATION: 2600 block W. Avenue N-8, Palmdale
VICTIM: Female Adult
SUSPECT: Unknown
UNIT: Homicide Bureau – Lieutenant Michael Modica
NARRATIVE:
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Homicide detectives are responding to the 2600 block W. Avenue N-8 in the city of Palmdale regarding a death investigation. The incident was reported on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at approximately 8:25 p.m.
The victim was transported to a local hospital and pronounced deceased.
There is no additional information available at this time.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org
Forwarded by:
Sheriff's Information Bureau
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
211 West Temple Street
Los Angeles California 90012
http://www.lasd.org
213-229-1700
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