Homicide in Devonshire Area NR21049wc

Canoga Park: The Los Angeles Police Department’s Valley Bureau Homicide detectives are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a homicide suspect.

On Monday, February 22, 2021, around 11:42 p.m., Topanga Area officers responded to a radio call at West Hills Hospital for a shooting victim. When officers arrived the victim was being treated for multiple gunshot wounds. The hospital staff advised officers an unknown male dropped the victim off then drove away. Officers observed video footage that showed a male driving a older model sedan drop off the victim then drive away.

This morning, February 23, 2021, around 12:20 a.m., the victim died from his injuries. The victim was identified as Tony Dunn, 26, a resident of Northridge.

Valley Bureau Homicide assumed responsibility over this investigation. Further investigation revealed the shooting took place in a alley in the 20900 block of Gresham Street. Detectives canvassed the area for surveillance cameras and witnesses.

Anyone with additional information is urged to call Detective Steve Castro, Los Angeles Police Department, Valley Bureau Homicide, at (818) 374-1925. 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. 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 L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.