$50,000 Reward Offered to Apprehend Murderer NA15021rh

WHAT: A News Conference to announce the $50,000 reward offered by the Los Angeles City Council to apprehend the murderer of Moses Nelson.

WHEN: Thursday, February 12, 2015 10 a.m.

WHERE: Newton Area Community Police Station 3400 South Central Avenue Los Angeles, California 90011 Community Room

WHO: Representative of the Los Angeles City Councilman Curren D. Price Captain Jorge Rodriguez, Newton Area Commanding Officer Detective Richard Arciniega, Newton Homicide Division Detective Leonardo Mc Kenzie, Newton Homicide Division Family members of victim Moses Nelson

WHY: On November 23, 2014, around 9 a.m., Moses Nelson was walking in the area of 57th Street and Naomi Avenue when he was approached by the suspect who was riding a bicycle. The suspect produced a handgun and shot Victim Nelson several times, Los Angeles City Fire Paramedics responded to the scene and Nelson was pronounced dead. The Office of Councilman Curren D. Price has obtained a $50,000 reward from the Los Angeles City Council for information leading to the arrest of the individual responsible for the death of Moses Nelson.

VISUALS: A video of footage prior to the incident will be presented.

CONTACT: For further information, please contact the Detective III Kelle Baitx, Newton Homicide at 323-846-6556 or LAPD Media Relations at 213-486-5910.