May 16, 2026 – Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department officials report that the Homicide investigators are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death investigation of a 64-year-old Black female adult, who was stabbed and succumbed to her injuries.

The incident was reported Thursday, May 14, 2026, at approximately 8:26 p.m. on the 2600 block of West Avenue N-8 in Palmdale.

During the course of the investigation, Homicide Investigators were able to positively identify the suspect who committed the murder, as a relative of the victim. Brandon Tyrell Simmons is a named suspect who was seen leaving the location on foot. Suspect Simmons is described as a 33-year-old Black male adult, approximately 5’9”, 180 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a white shirt and gray shorts with white crew neck socks (blue/red stripes).

Suspect Brandon Tyrell Simmons has a warrant in the system for murder. He also has a history of mental health issues and should be considered armed and dangerous.

There is no additional information available at this time.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.

If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website https://lacrimestoppers.org.

Source: Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department