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December 5, 2017

Los Angeles: Detectives from the
Los Angeles Police Department’s South Bureau Homicide are seeking
the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect responsible for
killing a man.

On November 7, 2017, around 6:30 p.m., Leonidas Solano was in the
area of 83rd Street and Vermont Avenue when he stabbed. Preliminary
investigation has determined Solanos was talking to the possible
suspect moments before he was stabbed. The motice for the stabbing
is unknown.

Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded and transported
Solano to a local hospital where he died from his injuries.

The suspect is described as a male Hispanic or Black. He stands 5
feet 10 inches tall and weighs approximately 160-170 pounds. He was
wearing dark clothing and a shirt covering his face.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact
Sergeant Paul Funicello or Officer Robert Jamieson, South Bureau
Homicide, at (323) 786-5110. 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
the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477)
or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org. Tipsters can also visit
www.lapdonline.org, and click on “Anonymous Web Tips” under the
“Get Involved-Crime Stoppers” menu to submit an online tip. Lastly,
tipsters may also download the “P3 Tips” mobile application and
select the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers as their local
program.