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Mission Hills:   Homicide detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department’s Valley Bureau are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect responsible for the shooting death of a 22-year-old man.

On December 16, 2021, around 12:55 p.m., Mission Area patrol officers responded to a radio call of a shooting in the 15100 block of Chatsworth Street.  Upon arrival, officers observed a male victim, conscious and breathing, suffering from a gunshot wound.

Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded and transported the victim to a local hospital where he later died.  His identity is being withheld pending notification to next of kin.

Preliminary investigation revealed the victim and a family member were at the location on the sidewalk.  A dark sedan approached, and a suspect exited the vehicle.  An argument ensued, at which time the suspect shot the victim, re-entered the dark sedan and fled north on Burnet Avenue.

The suspect was described as a male in his 20’s.

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.