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WHAT: News Conference

WHEN: Thursday, June 29, 2017 9:00 a.m.

WHERE: Newton Community Police Station 3400 South Central Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90011

WHO: Captain III Michael Rimkunas, Commanding Officer Newton Area Lieutenant Raul Jovel, Officer in Charge Newton Homicide Detective III Dan Gersna, Supervisor Newton Homicide

Note: Family members of the victim will be in attendance and available to the media.

WHY: To announce a $50,000 reward offered by the Los Angeles City Council for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individuals responsible for the murder of Mariana Resendiz. On October 24, 2016 at approximately 10:28 pm, the Victim was on the sidewalk when unknown suspect(s) approached her and shot her, causing her death. Newton Detectives are seeking the public’s help in locating the suspects responsible for this heinous crime.

CONTACT: For further information, please contact Media Relations Division at (213) 486-5910.