Detectives Seek Homicide Suspects NR23727am/jp

***UPDATE***
March 21, 2024 NR23727jc

Detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department’s Operations-Valley Bureau Homicide Division worked tirelessly to unearth evidence in both the cases. The investigation revealed that the two shootings were linked and perpetrated by the same group of individuals. Evidence was gathered, and the suspects were identified.

On Friday, March 15, 2024, the suspects were located, arrested, and booked for the two crimes. Several search warrants were served resulting in the recovery of several items of evidence. Additionally, one pistol and several gun parts were also recovered.

On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the Sylmar, and San Fernando Branches of the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office filed the following charges:

Rey Conrado, (Booking No. 6775994, No Bail)
18-year-old male from North Hollywood
187 PC, Murder
664 187 PC, Attempted Murder

A 17-year-old male from North Hollywood
187 PC, Murder

Fredy Ruiz, (Booking No. 6775720, No Bail)
18-year-old male from North Hollywood
(2) counts 664 187 PC, Attempted Murder

Steve Paz, (Booking No. 6775739, No Bail)
27-year-old male from North Hollywood
187 PC, Murder
(3) counts 664 187 PC, Attempted Murder

Anyone with information about either incident is asked to contact OVB Homicide at Detective Sadeh or Detective Lopez 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. Lastly, tipsters may also download the “P3 Tips” mobile application and select the LA Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.

Update

Correct date is Thursday, October 26, 2023.

North Hollywood:  The Los Angeles Police Department’s Valley Bureau Homicide detectives are asking for the public’s help in providing any information that would lead to the arrest of the suspect(s) involved in the murder of a 45-year-old male.

On Thursday, October 27, 2023 around 5:15 p.m., North Hollywood Area Patrol Officers responded to a “Shooting in progress” radio call at the 11100 hundred block of Arminta Street in the City of Sun Valley.

Upon arrival, officers located witness and video surveillance footage of the incident. The initial investigation revealed a light-colored SUV drove on Arminta Street, near the 11100 hundred block. Two passengers exited the SUV and both suspects appeared to be armed. The suspects fire in the direction of the group standing in the driveway. Two victims were stuck by gunfire.

Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded and transported both victims to a local hospital where one victim was pronounced deceased. The victim’s name is being withheld pending notification to next of kin. The second victim was treated and is in stable condition.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact OVB 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.