Murder Suspect Arrested 

July 24, 2024 – Wilmington, CA – Los Angeles Police Department officials report that South Bureau Homicide detectives announce the arrest of a murder suspect.

On Sunday, July 21, 2024, around 12:38 a.m., Harbor Area Patrol officers responded to a radio call of an “Ambulance Cutting” near the 900 block of North Banning Boulevard.

When officers arrived, they found a 43-year-old female and a 39-year-old male, both suffering from stab wounds. The female was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics. The 39-year-old victim was transported by the Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics to a local hospital, where he was treated for his injuries and listed in stable condition. A 19-year-old male suspect was taken into custody at scene.

The suspect in the incident has been identified as 19-year-old Briones, Henry. He has been booked for 187(a) PC – Murder, Booking Number 6850952.

Anyone with additional 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 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 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