Suspect Sought in Murder Investigation in West Valley Area 

June 11, 2025 – West Valley, CA – Los Angeles Police Department officials report that the Valley Bureau Homicide Unit is asking for the public’s help in locating the suspect involved in the fatal stabbing of a 40-year-old man.

On June 9, 2025, at 11:13 a.m., West Valley patrol officers responded to a radio call of an assault in progress in the 16700 block of Stagg Street in Van Nuys. Upon arrival, officers discovered an unresponsive male in a nearby wash area, suffering from multiple injuries.

Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded and pronounced the victim deceased at the scene. His name is being withheld pending notification to next of kin.

There is no suspect information.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Operations Valley Bureau Homicide Detective Ramirez, at (818) 374-9550. 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 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