LAPD Seeks Assistance in Identifying Arson Suspect in Central Division

September 18, 2024 – Los Angeles, CA – Los Angeles Police Department officials report that (LAPD) Major Crimes Division is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect responsible for arson in Central Division.

On September 13, 2024, at 3:43 a.m., the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) responded to a fully involved fire on the 700 block of New Depot Street in a three-story apartment building under construction. Four other occupied residential, multi-story apartment complexes were also exposed to the fire. Mass evacuations of the adjacent occupied apartments occurred because of these fires.

An elderly tenant sustained a smoke inhalation injury, and another female tenant sustained burn injuries to her hands and arms. Two firefighters suffered minor injuries.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation. The LAFD Arson/Counter-Terrorism Section is assisting LAPD with the origin and cause of the fire. LAPD’s Major Crimes Division is the lead entity in this incident.

Anyone with information is urged to call Major Crimes Detective Allen or Detective Nunez at (213) 486-7260. 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 the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org. Lastly, tipsters may also download the “P-3 Tips” mobile application and select the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.

Source & photos: Los Angeles Police Department