Homicide in Pacific Division’s Palms Area NR17106aj

Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department West Bureau Homicide Division is investigating a shooting that left one man dead in the Palms area.

On Friday, April 14, 2017 around 8:00 p.m., Pacific Area officers responded to a call of a shooting at National Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard. When officers arrived, they found a victim lying in the parking lot suffering from gunshot wounds.

The Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded to the scene and pronounced the victim dead.

Witnesses observed a suspect flee in a dark compact SUV traveling northbound through the parking lot. The suspect was described as a male with olive skin complexion.

The circumstances and motive for this homicide are unknown. The victim’s name is not being released pending notification to next of kin.

Anyone with information regarding this crime, is encouraged to contact West Bureau Homicide detectives at (213) 382-9470. During non-business hours, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on “webtips” and follow the prompts.