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June 23, 2024

Carnival Homicide Suspect Sought

Culver City: The Los Angeles Police Department West Bureau Homicide detectives are asking for the public's help in identifying the suspect responsible for the stabbing death of a 16-year-old victim.

On June 22, 2024, around 10:24 p.m., Los Angeles Police Department officers were working a street carnival near the 10600 Block of Venice Boulevard in Pacific Division when private security officers reported a large group of juveniles fighting in the street. The patrol officers responded on foot to the location and discovered a victim of a stabbing. Officers rendered aid until being relieved by the Los Angeles Fire Department Paramedics. The victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at scene.

During the incident at the carnival, there were many attendees and numerous witnesses present. We urge anyone with information to come forward and assist in the investigation.

Anyone with information is urged to contact West Bureau Homicide, at 213-382-9470. 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.