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North Hollywood: Los Angeles Police Department Valley Bureau Homicide detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a homicide suspect.

On August 6, 2020, at 2:20 a.m., North Hollywood Area patrol officers responded to a radio call of shots fired near the intersection of Vanowen Street and Vineland Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim down on the sidewalk suffering from gunshot wounds.

Preliminary investigation revealed, the victim and another male were walking east on Vanowen Street when a suspect approached them. The suspect shot the victim multiple times while the other male fled uninjured.

The suspect is described as a male, Hispanic in his 20’s wearing dark clothing. No further description.

The victim was transported by Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics to a local hospital where he died from his injuries.

The victim was identified as 26-year-old Jose Torres of North Hollywood.

Anyone with any information regarding this crime is urged to contact Detective Rachel Evans, Valley Bureau Homicide, at 818-374-9550. During non-business hours, or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org. Tipsters may also visit www.lapdonline.org and click on “Anonymous Web Tips” under the “Get Involved-Crime Stoppers” menu. Tipsters may also download the “P3 Tips” mobile application and select the LA Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.