$25,000.00 Reward Offered For Murder Suspect

WHAT: Press Conference

WHEN: December 3, 2003 3:00 p.m.

WHERE: Harbor City Recreation Center 24901 Frampton Avenue Harbor City

Los Angeles: Harbor Area Homicide Detectives will conduct a press conference to request the public’s assistance in locating the murder suspect who is responsible for the death of Mr. Willie Ford. The City of Los Angeles is offering a $25,000.00 reward for anyone with information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect. Harbor Area Homicide Detectives, Mr. Ford’s mother and additional family members will be in attendance during the press conference. Mr. Ford was employed as a counselor for the Harbor City Recreation Center and he was only 20 years old when his life was cut short.

On June 30, 2003, at about 9:30 p.m., Mr. Ford left his place of employment. He was seen driving away from the parking lot with another person in a dark colored vehicle.

About 10 minutes later, Mr. Ford was found shot to death and lying on the sidewalk in the 26000 block of Frampton Avenue in Harbor City.

Anyone with information regarding this crime is requested to contact Harbor Area Homicide Detectives Dan Ornelas or John Vanderhorck, at 310-548-7621. On weekends and during off-hours, call the 24-hour toll free number at the Detective Information Desk, at 1-877-LAWFULL, 1-877-529-3855.

This news advisory was prepared by Public Information Officer Jason Lee, Media Relations Section, 213-485-3586.