Announce the Arrest of a Murder Suspect

December 28, 2005

What:
News Conference
When:
Thursday, December 29, 2005, at 3:00 PM
Where:
Wilshire Community Police Station
4861 West Venice Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA  90019
Who:

Deputy Chief Richard Roupoli, Commanding Officer, West Bureau
Captain Richard Wemmer, Commanding Officer, Wilshire Area
Wilshire Homicide Detectives

Why:
On April 17, 2005,  Eric Gelman was stabbed to death during a robbery that took place on 4917 W. 1st  Street.  Mr. Gelman was an aspiring actor from Florida and worked as a waiter at the Marmalade Restaurant.   After numerous tips from the public, Wilshire Homicide Detectives was led to the arrest of a suspect that will be announced today.