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Hollywood: Los Angeles Police Department West Bureau Homicide detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect, or suspects, responsible for killing a man near a homeless encampment.

On Monday, November 21, 2022, around 2:30 a.m., Hollywood patrol officers responded to a radio call of shots fired near Vine Street and La Mirada Avenue. When officers arrived, they located a victim of a shooting on the sidewalk. Officers attempted life saving measures prior to the arrival of paramedics.

Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded and pronounced the victim dead at scene. The unidentified victim was a male in his forties and believed to be homeless.

There is no suspect description.

Anyone with information is asked to contact West Bureau Homicide investigators at (213) 382-9470. 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.