Tag: Death investigation

MALIBU—On Monday, March 24, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department announced they are investigating a death that was reported on Westlake Boulevard. Homicide investigators are assisting LASD Lost Hills Station personnel when the cause of death is unknown.

At approximately 7:15 p.m., Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel responded to a medical emergency call on Westlake Boulevard, in Malibu.  Paramedics transported a adult female to an area hospital where she was later pronounced dead.  The cause of death is undetermined, and an autopsy is pending. The name and age of the victim has not been disclosed to the public.

The investigation is ongoing, and no additional information is available at this time.

Anyone with details about the incident is asked to contact the LASD Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. To provide information anonymously call “Crime Stoppers” by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use a smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.

By Trevor

WESTWOOD—On Tuesday, January 21, the UCLA Police Department reported that they are investigating an incident that transpired near campus.

UCLA PD patrol officers and detectives responded to a report of a body on Le Conte Avenue, across from Ralphs earlier in the day on Tuesday. Officers secured the scene while detectives conducted an initial investigation.

The County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner took over the case and determined the person died from natural causes. No foul play is suspected in the case. Our thoughts are with the family during this difficult time.

As this is no longer under UCLA PD jurisdiction, the Police Department is not providing any additional details about the case. No details about the age or name of the victim has been disclosed to the public.

“This post is part of our commitment to transparency when there is significant community activity,” said the UCLA PD in a post.

By Trevor

MALIBU—The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a fatal shooting that transpired on Wednesday, April 24. The LASD reported they were made aware of a shooting at 2:55 p.m. on the 800 Block of Westlake in Malibu.

Authorities arrived on scene to find an adult male dead. The LASD is not able to provide any additional details at the time.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. Those wanting to remain anonymous can 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.

By Trevor

SANTA MONICA—Lt. Erika Aklufi of the Santa Monica Police Department informed Canyon News via email that they are currently investigating a death that occurred at Palisades Park on Monday, August 28.

The SMPD noted that at about 10:48 pm, dispatch received a call that a subject described as a male, black, about180lbs, wearing a grey hoodie, white shirt, black pants and with a black backpack fired once into the air with a handgun in the 1700 block of Ocean Ave on the west sidewalk.

A spent casing was recovered at the location. The suspect was not involved in any disturbance prior to shooting the round and left southbound prior to officers’ arrival.

The victim has been described as a male in his 40s, possibly homeless, but with an associated address in Los Angeles.

On August 28 at 1:12 a.m., officers responded to a call of additional shots
fired near the 1500 block of Palisades Park.

The RP reported that she “saw a male shooting and then shot himself in the face.” Officers located a victim down at the bottom of the Broadway stairs near PCH who was not breathing and with a gunshot wound.

The victim matched clothing and the physical description of the shooter from the earlier call on Ocean Avenue. Preliminary investigation indicates the two incidents are possibly-related.

The Los Angeles County Coroner responded to the scene and are assisting the Police Department with various aspects of the investigation, including identifying the victim and the cause of death.

“Once we have more information we will issue a release,” Lt. AKlufi informed Canyon News.

Anyone with details about the incident is asked to contact Detective Chabot at 310-458-6679, Detective Sergeant Gradle at ryan.gradle@santamonica.gov, or the Watch Commander (24 hours) at 310-458-8427.

By Trevor

SANTA MONICA—Lt. Erika Aklufi of the Santa Monica Police Department informed Canyon News via email that they are currently investigating a death that occurred at Palisades Park on Monday, August 28.

The SMPD indicated that they are actively investigating the death that occurred at the intersection of Ocean Avenue and Broadway and the Broadway stairs.

The victim has been described as a male in his 40s, possibly homeless, but with an associated address in Los Angeles.

The Los Angeles County Coroner responded to the scene and are assisting the Police Department with various aspects of the investigation, including identifying the victim and the cause of death.

“Once we have more information we will issue a release,” Lt. AKlufi informed Canyon News.

By Trevor