Detectives from the Los Angeles Police Dept.’s Valley Bureau Homicide are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect responsible for killing a man.  

On Aug. 2 about 12:45 a.m., Foothill patrol officers responded to a call of a man down in the 8100 block of Foothill Boulevard. Upon arrival, the officers saw the victim inside his vehicle on the driver’s side. He was unconscious, not breathing and suffering from a gunshot wound. Los Angeles Fire Dept. responded and pronounced the victim deceased at the scene.

Operations Valley Bureau Homicide assumed investigative responsibility. Detectives were advised a witness was riding his bike and observed the victim in his vehicle unconscious and called 9-1-1. Detectives are in the process of viewing surveillance video from the area as well as canvassing the area for witnesses and additional evidence.

The victim is described as a 51-year-old male, Black, from Palmdale. His name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. There is no suspect information.

Anyone with additional information is urged to call Detective Steve Castro, Los Angeles Police Dept., 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 LA Regional Crime Stoppers at (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 LA Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.