Man Shot to Death in Van Nuys NR23029am

Van Nuys: Los Angeles Police Department Valley Bureau Homicide detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect responsible for killing a 40-year-old man.

On February 13, 2023, around 7:00 a.m., Van Nuys patrol officers responded to a radio call of a man down near the alley behind the 14500 block of Calvert Street. Upon arrival, officers located a victim unresponsive, suffering from a gunshot wound.

Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded and pronounced the victim dead at scene. His name is being withheld pending notification to family members.

Preliminary investigation revealed the shooting occurred around 2:00 a.m. At this time there is no suspect description.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Valley Bureau Homicide detectives at 818-374-9550. During non-business hours, or on weekends, calls should be directed to 213-972-2971 or 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 to submit an online tip. Lastly, tipsters may also download the “P3 Tips” mobile application and select the LA Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.