Los Angeles:
Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Hollenbeck Area Homicide
detectives need the public’s help in providing any information that
would lead to the arrest of the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of
John Anthony Neves.
On Sunday, March 17, 2013, around 8:23 p.m., Hollenbeck Area Patrol
officers responded to a radio call of a shooting in the 400 block of
South Avenue 19. When the officers arrived at the location, they were
directed to Neves, who was lying on the ground to the rear of his
residence.
Detective’s investigation revealed that Neves was sitting inside his
vehicle when an armed suspect(s) approached on foot and fired multiple
shots at Neves. Neves, was struck by the gunfire as he fled from his
vehicle. The suspect(s) fled the location.
Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded to the scene and
pronounced Neves dead. The incident is believed to be gang related.
Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact LAPD
Hollenbeck Homicide Detectives Garcia or Alfaro at 323-342-8996 or
8956. 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.
