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Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide detectives are continuing their investigation into the homicide of Tristan Beaudette which occurred in the Malibu Creek State Park on June 22, 2018 at approximately 4:44 a.m. on the 1900 block of Las Virgenes Rd, Calabasas.  Detectives have developed valuable information during the course of this investigation and are working closely with investigators from other agencies as follow-up is being conducted. 

Although progress has been made, the motive or suspect information remains unknown and additional information regarding the investigation into this crime is not available for release to the public at this time.

Detectives are asking the public’s assistance and are asking anyone with information to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department 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 http://lacrimestoppers.org
 
This crime has placed an emotional strain on the family; however, the support received from family and friends as well as both public and private organizations, to include Crime Survivors, has been appreciated.  Tristan’s wife, Erica Wu, has prepared a written statement celebrating the life and her relationship with Tristan and thanking all those who have supported them during this difficult time. 
        
Statement from Erica Wu, wife of Victim (Tristan Beaudette):
 
“I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my family, friends, and the community at large for the outpouring of love and support over the loss of someone who was beloved to so many. Tristan’s passing has been incredibly difficult for me and my family and we continue to grieve over this senseless loss.
 
Tristan was a devoted husband and father whose life revolved around our family, our happiness, and his hopes and dreams for our future. We met when we were teenagers, grew up together, married, and had two amazing and beautiful daughters. In everything that he did, Tristan was kind, selfless, and giving, and had a natural ability to connect with just about anyone. We supported each other as we pursued our careers while balancing what truly mattered most: spending time with our girls and living life to the fullest. I may never understand why our time together was cut short, but we had an incredible journey and I am so grateful for every day I had with him.
 
Tristan rejoiced in sharing his love of the outdoors with the girls and believed that campgrounds were the definition of a sanctuary where people could feel safe and secure. I am so thankful to Supervisor Kuehl, the City of Malibu, and Allergan plc for their contributions to a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect(s), and encourage anyone with knowledge about the events of that early morning on Friday, June 22 to please contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department at: (323) 890-5500.”
 
— Erica Wu
 

Forwarded by:
Wally Bracks, 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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7th UPDATE

Today, Wednesday, July 18, 2018, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisor, Sheila Kuehl, the City of Malibu and Allergan plc, are offering a combined $30,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect(s) for the shooting of Victim Tristan Thomas Beaudette. 

Detectives are seeking the public’s assistance and are asking anyone with information to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department 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 http://lacrimestoppers.org

Forwarded by:
Deputy Armando Viera Jr.
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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6TH UPDATE

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Wanted Bulletin flyer distribution will be postponed until a further date.
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5TH UPDATE 

On Friday, June 29, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sheriff’s personnel will be handing out information wanted bulletins to motorists at Mollholand Drive and Las Virgines Drive in Calabasas in an effort to gain any information about the murder of Tristan Thomas Beaudette.
 
Detectives continue to process evidence which has been developed from internal and external sources. As part of the investigation, Detectives have also continued to re-visit the area where the crime occurred in order to vet developed information. The identification of the suspect is unknown. 
 
Detectives are asking the public’s assistance and are asking anyone with information to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. 
 

Forwarded by:
Deputy Dangelo Robinson
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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PREVIOUS NEWS RELEASE IS AS FOLLOWS 

Homicide detectives are advising, at this time there is no evidence to suggest the past shootings are related to the June 22, 2018 homicide. However, due to the fact that the motive is unknown, a link between the past shootings and the murder will be explored as part of the homicide investigation. Due to the ongoing investigation, we are unable to give out details of each incident, but we can provide the dates. 

INCIDENT DATES:
California State Parks Department jurisdiction
November 3, 2016
November 9, 2016
January 7, 2017
July 30, 2017 
 
LASD jurisdiction 
July 22, 2017 
June 6, 2017
June 18, 2018

Information Wanted Bulletin can be found on the link below:
https://local.nixle.com/alert/6646778/ (copy & paste URL)

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 http://lacrimestoppers.org
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3RD UPDATE IS AS FOLLOWS:

Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department Homicide detectives are currently investigating a homicide which occurred in Malibu Creek State Park on June 22, 2018.  As part of their investigation, detectives are reviewing three prior shooting incidents within the past twelve months occurring nearby, within the jurisdiction of the Sheriff’s Department.

Detectives will also be working with officials from the California State Parks Department to compare any similar shooting incidents which have occurred within Malibu Creek State Park, which is within the jurisdiction of the State Parks Department.
 
Malibu/Lost Hills Station has previously increased patrols in the areas nearby the prior incidents, and has canvassed the surrounding residences in an effort to obtain any workable information.  Deputies will continue to maintain a highly visible presence in the vicinity to ensure public safety.
 
There is no additional information at this time. As the investigation progresses, we will provide updated information when it becomes available.
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2ND UPDATE IS AS FOLLOWS:

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide detectives are continuing their investigation of the shooting death of a male White adult that occurred on Friday, June 22, 2018, at 4:44 a.m. on the 1900 block of Las Virgenes Rd, Calabasas. The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office has confirmed victims as, Triststan Beaudette

Homicide detectives are confirming that at the time of the shooting, the victim was inside the tent with his two children.  They are also aware there have been other shootings near the location in the past, however, there is no evidence that suggests this incident is related to any prior shootings near the location.

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UPDATED PRESS RELEASE IS AS FOLLOWS:

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide detectives are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting death of a male White adult that occurred on Friday, June 22, 2018, at 4:44 a.m. on the 1900 block of Las Virgenes Rd, Calabasas.

Homicide detectives have learned that deputies from Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station responded to the location regarding a shots fired call.

When deputies arrived they located the male adult victim who had sustained at least one gunshot wound to his upper torso.  He was pronounced dead at the scene. 

It appears that the victim was camping at the site with family members and no other individuals were injured during the course of the shooting.
 
There is no suspect information and no known motive for the crime.
 
The investigation is ongoing and there is no further information available.

ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE IS AS FOLLOWS:

DATE:  Friday, June 22, 2018
 
TIME:  4:44 a.m.
 
LOCATION:  1900 Block of Las Virgenes Rd, Calabasas   
 
VICTIM: Male Adult
 
SUSPECT:  Unknown
 
UNIT:  Homicide Bureau – Lieutenant Moore
 
NARRATIVE: 
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Homicide detectives are responding to investigate the death of a man. The incident was reported Friday, June 22, 2018, at approximately 4:44 a.m., on the 1900 block of Las Virgenes Rd, Calabasas.

The male adult victim was pronounced dead at the scene.                                           
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 http://lacrimestoppers.org
 
Written by:
Deputy Dangelo Robinson
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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