Shooting in Mission Area Leaves One Dead 

October 19, 2024 – Los Angeles, CA – Los Angeles Police Department officials report that Valley Bureau Homicide detectives are investigating a shooting that left one person dead.

On Thursday, October 17, 2024, around 5:55 p.m., Mission area patrol officers responded to a radio call for a shooting on the 14000 block of Blythe Street in Panorama City. When officers arrived, they found the victim on the ground suffering from a gunshot wound.

The Los Angeles Fire Department’s paramedics responded and transported the victim to a local area hospital where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased.

The victim has not been identified as of this time. He is described as a 50-year-old male, Hispanic. There is no suspect information.

Detectives from Valley Bureau Homicide are actively canvassing the neighborhood for surveillance video and witnesses.

Anyone who may have information that may further aid in this investigation is asked to contact Operations-Valley Bureau Homicide at 818-374-9550. During non-business hours, or on weekends, calls may be directed to 310-726-7700 or 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 “P3 Tips” mobile application and select the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.

Source: Los Angeles Police Department