Man Shot And Killed 

January 7, 2025 – Van Nuys, CA – Los Angeles Police Department Officials report that the Valley Bureau Homicide are investigating a shooting that resulted in one fatality.

On January 5, 2025, around 5:35 a.m., West Valley Area patrol officers responded to a radio call of an “Assault with a Deadly Weapon, shots fired” near the 16100 block of Leadwell Street. When officers arrived, they found a lone male victim lying in the street, suffering from a single gunshot wound.

Los Angeles Fire Department personnel responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital. Despite life-saving efforts, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital.

The deceased victim is described as a male, age unknown. His identity is currently being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

No arrests have been made at this time and no suspect information is available.

Detectives from Los Angeles Police Department’s Operations-Valley Bureau Homicide responded to the scene and are handling the investigation.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Operation Valley Bureau at 818-374-9550. During non-business hours, or on weekends, calls may also be directed to 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. 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