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North Hollywood: Detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department’s Valley Bureau Homicide are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying suspect(s).

On October 23, 2021, around 3:30 a.m., LAPD North Hollywood Division officers responded to a radio call of a “Man Down” on the 6200 block of Whitsett Avenue. A male was discovered inside the driver’s seat of the vehicle, unresponsive.

The Los Angeles Fire Department responded, and it was discovered that the male had sustained a single gunshot wound to his chest. He was pronounced dead at scene.
The victim has been identified as a 25-year-old, Ramiro Apitaga of Pacoima.

Anyone with additional information is urged to call the Los Angeles Police Department, Valley Bureau Homicide, at (818) 374-9550. 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 Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on “webtips” and follow the prompts.