Irvine Police Investigating Murder of University Park Resident

IRVINE, Calif. (August 8, 2024) - The Irvine Police Department (IPD) is investigating the homicide of a 72-year-old Irvine resident.

This afternoon, at approximately 2:51 p.m., IPD dispatch received a call regarding a man chasing a woman with a knife on Green Tree Lane. Officers quickly arrived and observed the male attacking the female with a knife. When the officers tried to intervene, the suspect advanced towards an officer and an officer-involved shooting occurred. A knife was recovered at the scene.

Officers rendered medical aid to both the stabbing victim and the suspect, but both were pronounced deceased at the scene. The suspect was identified as 37-year-old Paul Parvea Montazer of Las Vegas, Nevada. He is the son of the victim, 72-year-old Parvin Montazer of Irvine.

While detectives are still investigating the circumstances surrounding this incident, they do not believe there are any additional suspects.

Anyone who may have witnessed this incident or who has information related to this investigation is asked to contact Detective Brian Felling at 949-724-7189 or email [email protected](link sends e-mail).