Group of Bicyclists Assault Man in Broad Daylight NR25040dc

UPDATE
February 28, 2025 NR25040dc

On February 26, 2025, around 11:00 a.m., detectives and officers from the LAPD’s Wilshire Area arrested two juvenile subjects for their involvement in this incident. These two arrests were prompted following an anonymous tip which came soon after the story was made public. Detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the remainder of the suspects and subjects as well as any additional information that may assist detectives.

Los Angeles: Detectives with the Los Angeles Police Department’s Wilshire Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating the suspects responsible for assaulting a man in broad daylight.

On February 22, 2025, around 5:00 p.m., Wilshire Area officers responded to the area of San Vicente Boulevard and Carrillo Drive for an Assault with Deadly Weapon investigation.
Officers met with witnesses, who initially observed the victim get into an argument with the suspects, who consisted of a group of 20-30 bicyclists, ages ranging between 16 to 18 years. After a couple of suspects struck and kicked the victim’s vehicle, the victim exited his vehicle to confront them. A physical altercation ensued, which resulted in additional suspects joining the altercation. The suspects immediately overwhelmed the victim, punching and kicking the victim, even after he had been pushed and pulled down to the ground. When witnesses approached to intervene, the suspects left the area together, riding their bicycles southbound on Carrillo Drive.

Los Angeles Fire Department Paramedics responded to the scene and treated the victim, who had sustained minor/visible injuries. The victim declined to be transported to the hospital.

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Anyone with information on the crime committed by the above suspects is urged to call Wilshire Area’s Detective Carlos, Serial No. 41244, at (213) 922-8229. During non-business hours, or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the L.A. 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 L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.