Crime & Safety

LAPD Seeks Information in Los Feliz Homicide

A man was shot to death near his car parked near Talmadge Street and Russell Avenue on Sunday.

 

Officers from the Los Angeles Police Department's Northeast Division are investigating who may have shot and killed a 33-year-old man in the Franklin Hills Sunday evening.

John Lee of Las Vegas, Nevada, was standing outside his car, parked near the intersection of Talmadge Street and Russell Avenue in Los Feliz.

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He was shot, according to one report, at least five times at approximately 9:15 p.m.

Lee was taken to the hospital and died on Monday.

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According to an alert from the Franklin Hills Residents Association, eyewitnesses saw a white van driving away though they were not sure if it was involved.

The LAPD says there is no outstanding suspect or vehicle information at this time.

Anyone with any information can contact  Northeast Homicide Detectives at 323-344-5744 or Detective Carillo at 323-344-5820.


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