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Sherman Oaks:  Los Angeles Police Department Operations Valley Bureau Homicide detectives made an arrest in a fatal Sherman Oaks Shooting.  

On February 4, 2021, around 5:28 a.m., Van Nuys Area officers responded to a radio call of “shots fired”, near the 12900 Block of Hesby Street."  Upon arrival officers observed that a vehicle had collided with a tree at the location. Officers then observed a male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds  laying on the street outside of the vehicle.  Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded and pronounced the male deceased at scene.  The suspect stated to the officers that the decedent had brandished a gun at him which caused him to shoot the decedent.   

Valley Bureau Homicide detectives were contacted and assumed responsibility of the investigation. Detectives viewed surveillance video and it showed the decedent driving his vehicle at a very slow speed.  The suspect approached and then a shooting occured that was not captured on video.  Detectives recovered two handguns from the scene.   

The decedent's information is being withheld pending next of kin notification.

The suspect was identified as 39-year-old Ethan Grant from Sherman Oaks. Grant was arrested and booked for 187 P.C. “Murder.”   

The case will be reviewed by the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office for filing.

Anyone with additional information is urged to call Detective Steve Castro, Los Angeles Police Department, Valley Bureau Homicide, at 818-374-1925.  During non-business hours, or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247).  Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org.  Tipsters may also visit www.lapdonline.org, and click on “Anonymous Web Tips” under the Get Involved-Crime Stoppers” menu to submit an online tip.  Lastly, tipsters may also download the “P3 Tips” mobile application and select the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.

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Update

February 4, 2021

 

Two photographs of the actual suspect have been provided.

 

 

 

Venice: Detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department's Pacific Area are asking for the public's help in providing any information that would lead to the identification of the suspect involved in a violent battery incident that was captured on video.

On January 16, 2021, around 5:00 p.m., at the intersection of Washington Blvd and Speedway Blvd, the suspect and victim became engaged in a verbal altercation. During the verbal altercation, the suspect punched the victim in the jaw causing the victim to lose consciousness. The victim was transported to a local area hospital and treated for serious injuries he sustained as a result of the attack.

The suspect is described as a male White or Hispanic, 25 to 30 years old, with black hair and a black beard. The suspect stands approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs approximately 180 pounds. The suspect was wearing a white Los Angeles Dodgers jersey affixed with the number 74 and the name "Jansen"on the back. The suspect was also wearing dark pants, white shoes, and was carrying a skateboard.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Pacific Area detectives at (310) 482-6394. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org. Tipsters may also visit www.lapdonline.org, and click on "Anonymous Web Tips" under the "Get Involved-Crime Stoppers" menu to submit an online tip. Lastly, tipsters may also download the "P3 Tips" mobile application and select the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.