Shooting Leaves One Man Dead – NR23167mc

Van Nuys: Detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department’s Operations- Valley Bureau Homicide are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect involved in a shooting that left one man dead.

On June 21, 2023, around 5:10 a.m., Van Nuys area patrol officers responded to the 7000 block of Peach Avenue for a radio call of a shooting. When the officers arrived, they discovered a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The victim’s name is being withheld pending next-of-kin notification.

Witnesses described the suspect as a male wearing dark clothing. He fled the scene on foot.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Operations- Valley Bureau Homicide at 818-374-9550. During non-business hours, or on weekends, calls should be directed to 310-726-7700 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.