- Thursday February 21st, 2019 :: 07:28 p.m. PST
#LASD ELA DETECTIVES ARE SEEKING THE PUBLIC'S HELP IN IDENTIFYING AN ATTEMPT MURDER SUSPECT
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, East Los Angeles Station Detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the above attempt murder suspect.
On Sunday, February, 10, 2019 at approximately 3:00 p.m., East Los Angeles station deputies responded to the 5900 block of Atlantic Boulevard in the city of Maywood. The suspect entered the location and stabbed a 63 year old male Hispanic with a knife in the upper torso.
The suspect is described as a male Hispanic, 25-30 years old, 5’6” in height with a beard. The suspect was wearing a black jacket, blue shirt, blue sweatpants, black shoes and a black hat similar to the one seen in the picture.
The suspect was last seen heading North on Atlantic Boulevard and out of view.
The victim was immediately transported to a local hospital where he was treated for his injuries and is expected to survive.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department East Los Angeles Station, Detective Sanchez at (323) 264-4451. If you wish to remain anonymous, call “LA Crime Stoppers” by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), using your smartphone by downloading the “P3 MOBILE APP” on Google play or the App Store, or using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org
Written by:
Sanchez, Michelle
Sheriff's Information Bureau - Newsroom
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