Los Angeles: On Sunday, August 26, 2012 around 4:00
a.m., Olympic Area officers responded to a shooting call in the 2700
block of San Marino Avenue in Los Angeles. When the officers arrived,
they observed three victims suffering from gunshot wounds on the front
porch of an apartment complex. There were two male victims and one
female victim between 18 and 20 years of age. All three victims were
transported to a local hospital by LAFD Rescue personnel. One male
victim was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. The remaining two
victims are in stable condition.
The name of the deceased is being withheld until next of kin is notified.
Detectives
from the West Bureau Homicide Unit are handling the investigation.
Detectives’ investigation revealed two suspects, described as male
Hispanics, walked up to the victims and open fire. The motive for the
shooting appears to be gang related. There is no further description of
the suspects. The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with
information about this crime is urged to call West Bureau Homicide
Detectives D. Vinton and J. Robledo at 213-382-9470. During non-business
hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7
(877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime
Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact
Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most
keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the
letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on
"webtips" and follow the prompts
