- Tuesday December 18th, 2018 :: 04:13 p.m. PST
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*Video Surveillance* $20K Reward* Person of Interest Sought in Murder of Young Man, Family Asks for Public's Help
Who: Captain Christopher Bergner, Homicide Bureau detectives and family members of the victim.
What: Homicide Bureau detectives will announce a $20,000 reward sponsored by Supervisor Hilda Solis, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, First District, and approved by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors offered in exchange for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect(s) responsible for the shooting death of Rene Lupian.
Detectives are searching for the suspect(s) involved in the shooting death of 22-year-old Rene Lupian that occurred last month during a robbery in East Los Angeles.
Around 10:30 P.M. on Wednesday, November 7, 2018, Rene finished his shift at a popular fast food restaurant and walked home. During his trek in the 900 block of Concourse Avenue, he became involved in a fight with the suspect. During the struggle, the suspect shot Rene in the upper torso, stole his backpack and fled in a vehicle. Rene was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
In addition to the suspect, detectives will discuss the search to identify a person of interest.
Rene Lupian was a bright and ambitious young man, killed while in the course of making an honest living. Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau detectives are looking for information and Rene’s family will make a plea for the public’s assistance to provide information to help solve this crime.
When: Wednesday, December 19, 2018
10:00 A.M.
Where: Hall of Justice – first floor media conference room
211 West Temple Street,
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Media note: There will be surveillance video, photographs of the victim, and the family will make themselves available for media interviews.
Media Parking at the Hall of Justice: Parking at or around the Hall of Justice is very limited and public safety is paramount. News media representatives are reminded that parking restrictions apply to their vehicles. These restrictions are subject to enforcement at any time by the city of Los Angeles and/or the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department or their parking enforcement agencies or officials. The most important safety-related components pertain to fire department or other emergency access and vehicle or pedestrian safety, to include use of the sidewalk and ingress or egress of the property. It is unlawful to block driveways, create blind spots for motorists or pedestrians, and obstruct stairwells, fire hydrants, crosswalks, handicap access points or other pedestrian thoroughfares or walkways. Media representatives should consider all of these safety factors when making their decisions on where or how to park their vehicles. Placement of equipment and overhead clearance for satellite or other antennas should also be considered. For questions, concerns or additional information, contact the Sheriff’s Information Bureau at (213) 229-1850.
The information contained in this advisory is extended to accredited, subscribing media outlets only. Please do not forward this advisory or share details with non-media parties prior to the event. For questions or information, please contact the Sheriff’s Information Bureau at 213-229-1850. Thank you.
Prepared by:
Deputy Lillian Peck
Deputy Juanita Navarro-Suarez
Sheriff’s Information Bureau
211 West Temple Street,
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-229-1850
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"If You See Something, Say Something"
L.A. Crime Stoppers: Partner to prevent or report crime by contacting your local Sheriff’s station. If you prefer to remain anonymous, you may call “L.A. Crime Stoppers” at 800-222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 MOBILE APP” on Google play or the App Store, or use the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.
Alex Villanueva, Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
*Video Surveillance* $20K Reward* Person of Interest Sought in Murder of Young Man, Family Asks for Public's Help 
Person of Interest Sought in Murder of Young Man Walking Home From Work, Family Asks for Public to Help Find Son’s Killer: Detectives to Announce $20,000 Reward Offer
Who: Captain Christopher Bergner, Homicide Bureau detectives and family members of the victim.
What: Homicide Bureau detectives will announce a $20,000 reward sponsored by Supervisor Hilda Solis, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, First District, and approved by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors offered in exchange for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect(s) responsible for the shooting death of Rene Lupian.
Detectives are searching for the suspect(s) involved in the shooting death of 22-year-old Rene Lupian that occurred last month during a robbery in East Los Angeles.
Around 10:30 P.M. on Wednesday, November 7, 2018, Rene finished his shift at a popular fast food restaurant and walked home. During his trek in the 900 block of Concourse Avenue, he became involved in a fight with the suspect. During the struggle, the suspect shot Rene in the upper torso, stole his backpack and fled in a vehicle. Rene was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
In addition to the suspect, detectives will discuss the search to identify a person of interest.
Rene Lupian was a bright and ambitious young man, killed while in the course of making an honest living. Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau detectives are looking for information and Rene’s family will make a plea for the public’s assistance to provide information to help solve this crime.
When: Wednesday, December 19, 2018
10:00 A.M.
Where: Hall of Justice – first floor media conference room
211 West Temple Street,
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Media note: There will be surveillance video, photographs of the victim, and the family will make themselves available for media interviews.
Media Parking at the Hall of Justice: Parking at or around the Hall of Justice is very limited and public safety is paramount. News media representatives are reminded that parking restrictions apply to their vehicles. These restrictions are subject to enforcement at any time by the city of Los Angeles and/or the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department or their parking enforcement agencies or officials. The most important safety-related components pertain to fire department or other emergency access and vehicle or pedestrian safety, to include use of the sidewalk and ingress or egress of the property. It is unlawful to block driveways, create blind spots for motorists or pedestrians, and obstruct stairwells, fire hydrants, crosswalks, handicap access points or other pedestrian thoroughfares or walkways. Media representatives should consider all of these safety factors when making their decisions on where or how to park their vehicles. Placement of equipment and overhead clearance for satellite or other antennas should also be considered. For questions, concerns or additional information, contact the Sheriff’s Information Bureau at (213) 229-1850.
The information contained in this advisory is extended to accredited, subscribing media outlets only. Please do not forward this advisory or share details with non-media parties prior to the event. For questions or information, please contact the Sheriff’s Information Bureau at 213-229-1850. Thank you.
Prepared by:
Deputy Lillian Peck
Deputy Juanita Navarro-Suarez
Sheriff’s Information Bureau
211 West Temple Street,
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-229-1850
Website LASD HQ: http://www.lasd.org
Recruitment LASD: http://www.careers.lasd.org
Follow LASD HQ via Text and Email: http://www.Nixle.com
https://nixle.com/lasd---los-angeles-county-sheriffs-dept-information-bureau-sib/
Twitter: @LASDHQ http://twitter.com/LASDHQ
Twitter: @LASDtalk https://twitter.com/LASDTalk
Twitter: @LASDvideos https://twitter.com/LASDvideos
Twitter: @LASDespanol https://twitter.com/LASDespanol
Facebook LASD HQ: http://www.facebook.com/LosAngelesCountySheriffsDepartment
Instagram LASD Photos: http://instagram.com/LASDHQ
Pinterest LASD Photos : http://pinterest.com/lacountysheriff/
YouTube LASD Videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/LACountySheriff/videos?view=0
Alert LA County: Telephone emergency mass notification system
https://www.lacounty.gov/emergency/alert-la/
Text and email, register for LASD Nixle messages: To receive more detailed, up-to-date information via E-MAIL and/or TEXT directly from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD), sign up for "Nixle" alerts at http://www.Nixle.com and register for "LASD – Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept Information Bureau (SIB)" AND your local LASD station area. To receive URGENT TEXT ALERTS ONLY, text your zip code to 888777. Standard text messaging rates may apply depending on your calling plan.
"If You See Something, Say Something"
L.A. Crime Stoppers: Partner to prevent or report crime by contacting your local Sheriff’s station. If you prefer to remain anonymous, you may call “L.A. Crime Stoppers” at 800-222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 MOBILE APP” on Google play or the App Store, or use the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.
Alex Villanueva, Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Address/Location
LASD - Los Angeles County Sheriffs Dept Information Bureau (SIB)
211 W Temple St
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 213-229-1700