Homicide Suspect Sought in San Pedro 

December 12, 2023 - San Pedro - Los Angeles Police Department officials report that the LAPD’s South Bureau Homicide detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect responsible for the shooting death of a man.

On December 10, 2023, around 12:00 a.m., Harbor Area patrol officers responded to a radio call of a “shooting” near the 1100 block of South Palos Verde Street.

When officers arrived to the area of the call, they discovered two victims had sustained gunshot wounds.  The first victim, a male Hispanic approximately 40-years-old, had already been pronounced deceased by Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics.  The second victim, a female Hispanic, approximately 45-years-old, was transported to a local hospital and is currently listed in stable condition.

In addition, responding officers discovered a third victim, a male White, approximately 50-years-old, had also been struck by gunfire and transported to a local area hospital by private vehicle prior to officers arrival where he received medical treatment and listed in stable condition.

The identity of the deceased victim is being withheld and will be released by the Los Angeles County Coroner’s office.

Anyone with information is urged to contact South Bureau Homicide Division detectives at (323) 786-5100.  During non-business hours, or on weekends, calls should be directed to (310) 726-7700 or 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (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 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 LA Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.

Source: Los Angeles Police Department