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March 9, 2023

UPDATE

On March 8, 2023, around 9:15 a.m., 32-year-old David Zapata was arrested in the City of Alhambra. He was booked for 187(a)PC – Murder (booking #6564936) and is being held on a $2,000,000.00 bail.

Hollenbeck: The Los Angeles Police Department’s Central Bureau Homicide detectives are asking for the public’s help in providing any information that would lead to the arrest of the suspect involved in the murder of a teenager.

On March 3,2023, around 3:55 p.m., Hollenbeck patrol officers received a radio call of an assault with a deadly weapon cutting at the 4500 block of Valley Boulevard. When the officers arrived, they located the 17-year-old male victim suffering from stab wounds.

Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded to the scene and attempted to perform life saving measures, but unfortunately the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at scene.

Homicide Detectives obtained video which captured the suspect stabbing the victim. The suspect drove to the location exited his vehicle and approached the victim standing on the sidewalk. The suspect produced a large knife and stabbed the victim multiple times.

The suspect is described as a male Hispanic, long wavy black hair with a long beard, wearing a long black jacket with a black shirt underneath, black pants, black shoes, and a black baseball hat with white writing. The suspect’s vehicle is described as a 1996-2001 Honda CR-V SUV, black in color.

Suspect

Suspect’s Vehicle

Detectives believe the same suspect is involved in a separate assault with a deadly weapon cutting, on March 3, 2023, around 8:55 p.m. at the 5400 block of Valley Boulevard. The suspect approached the 33-year-old victim and stabbed him several times without saying anything. The suspect in this incident appears to wear the same clothing, however he was not wearing the baseball hat and he was riding a skateboard during his assault.

Detectives believe the same suspect is involved in a separate assault with a deadly weapon cutting, on March 3, 2023, around 8:55 p.m. at the 5400 block of Valley Boulevard. The suspect approached the 33-year-old victim and stabbed him several times without saying anything. The suspect in this incident appears to wear the same clothing, however he was not wearing the baseball hat and he was riding a skateboard during his assault.

Suspect in second Assault

Anyone with additional information is urged to call Central Bureau Homicide Detective J. Calzadillas, or S. Ruiz at (213) 996-4116. 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 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.