Los Angeles: On Thursday, September 23, 2004, at 9:45 a.m., Hollywood Area patrol officers responded to a radio call regarding a possible murder in the 1300 block of North Las Palmas Avenue. Upon arrival at the scene, the officers were met by a witness who directed them to the location of a male who was possibly dead. A male victim was observed on the floor of the residence.

Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded to the location and pronounced the victim dead at the scene.

The victim will not be identified until the next of kin can be notified.

The suspect (s) in this homicide have not been identified and the investigation is ongoing at this time.

Any information regarding this crime should be directed to Detective Tom Small or Detective Liz Estupinian, at Hollywood Homicide Detectives, at 213-972- 2912 or 213-972-2914. On weekends and during off-hours, call the 24-hour toll free number at the Detective Information Desk, at 1-877-LAWFULL (1-877-529-3855).

This news release was prepared by Los Angeles Police Department’s Media Relations Section, at 213-485-3586.