Sidewalk Shooting in Venice

Los Angeles: LAPD detectives are asking for the public’s help in finding the person(s) responsible for the shooting death of 31-year-old, Adam Pacheco who was fatally shot in the Venice area.

On September 28 2008, at around 9:30 p.m., the victim, Adam Pacheco was standing in front of the “Otheroom” located in the 1400 block of Abbot Kinney Boulevard when the suspect walked up to him and shot him multiple times.

The victim was transported to a local hospital where he later died of his injuries.

An additional victim was also struck by the gunfire.  She was also transported to a local hospital where she was treated for her injuries and released.  

The suspect is described as a male Hispanic 17-18 years of age.  

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Pacific homicide detectives at 310-482-6316.  After hours or on weekends, call the 24-hour, toll-free number at 1-877-LAWFULL (529-3855).  Callers may also remain anonymous by texting “CRIMES” with a cell phone or by logging on to www.lapdonline.org and click on Web Tips.  When using a cell phone always begin the message with “LAPD.”