Suspect Seeking Employment Shoots Owner of Business NR19225jc

Los Angeles: Detectives from the
Los Angeles Police Department’s Southeast Area are requesting the
public’s help in identifying and locating the suspect of an attempt
murder.

On August 12, 2019, around 5:10 a.m., Southeast officers responded
to a radio call of an Assault with a Deadly Weapon in the 1700
block of East 111th Street. Preliminary investigation revealed the
suspect arrived at the location and asked to speak with the owner
of the establishment as he was looking for employment. Employees at
the location advised the suspect the company was not hiring and to
come back at another time. The suspect eventually located and
contacted the owner whom also advised him they were not hiring. The
suspect produced a handgun and fired multiple rounds at the owner
striking him in his arm. The suspect fled on foot traveling west on
East 111th Street toward Compton Avenue.

Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded and transported
the victim to a local hospital where he was treated and is in
stable condition.

The suspect is described as a 25 to 35-year-old male Hispanic with
green eyes. He stands 5 feet 10 inches and weighs approximately 180
pounds. He was last seen wearing a black beanie, a long-sleeved
grey shirt, and black pants. He has a tattoo of 3-dots near his
left eye and is believed to also have tattoos on his neck. He
identified himself to witnesses as, “Julian” and stated he was from
the Lincoln Heights area of Los Angeles. He may have arrived in a
late 90’s model Honda Accord.

“Julian”

If you have seen, or have any information regarding the identity of
the suspect in the photographs, please contact Southeast Area
Detectives at (213)972-7886. 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 LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or
go directly towww.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 LA Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.