Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide detectives are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting death of a man that occurred in the 3500 block of East Avenue R, Palmdale, on Monday, May 30, 2016, at approximately 3:44 p.m.
Deputies responded to the 3500 block of East Avenue R, Palmdale, regarding an “Assault with a Deadly Weapon, gunshot victim” call. Upon arrival, deputies found a male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
During the investigation, detectives learned that the suspect visited his ex-girlfriend at her residence. The suspect became upset that a male visitor was at the residence. The suspect brandished a handgun and shot the victim multiple times in the upper torso.
The suspect is described as Gonzalo Apatiga Lopez, male Hispanic, 52 years-old, who was last seen driving a black 2002 Lincoln Blackwood, license plate 7B89645. The suspect is considered armed and dangerous.
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), or texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.
Authored by:
Deputy Kelvin Moody
Sheriff’s Information Bureau – Newsroom
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
Hall of Justice - First floor
211 W. Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-229-1700
_______________Original Press Release__________________
DATE: Monday, May 30, 2016
TIME: 3:45 p.m.
LOCATION: 3500 block East Avenue R, Palmdale
VICTIM: Male Adult
SUSPECT(S): Unknown
UNIT: LASD Homicide, Lieutenant Mendoza
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide detectives are en route to the 3500 block of East Avenue R, Palmdale, to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting death of a male adult.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
There is no additional information 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), or texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.
Authored by:
Kimberly Alexander, Deputy
Sheriff’s Information Bureau – Newsroom
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
Hall of Justice - First floor
211 W. Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-229-1700
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