Assault with a Deadly Weapon Suspect Sought NR21227ml

August 24, 2021

Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department’s Central Area detectives are seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect in a violent attack.

On Saturday, August 14, 2021, around 11:20 a.m., an assault with a deadly weapon occurred in the 600 block of South Broadway. The suspect entered a business, approached the victim, who was unaware, and stabbed him in the abdominal area.

Los Angeles Fire Department transported the victim to a local hospital where he was treated for his injuries and later released.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, medium length black hair, approximately 5’08” and 165 pounds, 30 -35 years old, wearing a blue button up long sleeve shirt, blue jeans, and possibly hiking boots.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Central Area Officer Ramirez at (213) 996-1846. 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.