LAPD Operations-South Bureau National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims NA15176rmh

WHAT: Media Availability

WHEN: Friday, September 25, 2015 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

WHERE: Leimert Park Plaza 4395 Leimert Park Los Angeles, CA 90008

WHO: LAPD Deputy Chief William Scott, Commanding Officer, Operations-South Bureau LAPD Commander Phillip Tingirides, Assistant Commanding Officer, Operations-South Bureau LAPD Captain Peter Whittingham, Commanding Officer, Criminal Gang Homicide Division LAPD Captain Gerald Woodyard, Commanding Officer, Southwest Area LAPD Captain Cory Palka, Commanding Officer, 77th Street Area LAPD Captain Kathryn Meek, Commanding Officer, Harbor Area LAPD Captain Al Pasos, Commanding Officer, Southeast Area LAPD Captain David Kowalski, Commanding Officer, South Traffic Division LAPD Captain Jorge Rodriguez, Commanding Officer, Newton Street Area Los Angeles City Attorney Victims Assistance Program City of Los Angeles Council President Herb J. Wesson, Council District 10 Tara Roth, President, Goldhirsh Foundation, LA2050 Andrew Escobar, CBS Radio 94.7 The Wave

WHY: The Los Angeles Police Department Operations-South Bureau is hosting a Community Memorial at Leimert Park at 6:30 pm for families who have lost a loved one to violent crime. There will be a brief program followed by the presentation of a commemorative display in which family members of the victims will be invited to take part in.

CONTACT: For additional information contact Sergeant Mark Durrell, LAPD Operations-South Bureau Community Relations, at (323) 786-5080.