Homicide in Northeast Area NR21279wc

Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department’s Central Bureau Homicide is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a homicide suspect.

On September 30, 2021, around 6:15 a.m., Northeast Area officers responded to a radio call of a “Death Investigation,” at Ewing Street and Park Drive. Upon arrival, the officers located the victim, Ezekiel Fiero, being treated by Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics. The officers were advised that Fierro was found unresponsive and not breathing. Fierro was pronounced dead at 6:30 a.m. by the paramedics.

Further investigation led to the discovery of a spent bullet casing near Fierro’s body.

Upon locating the casing, Central Bureau Homicide was notified, and detectives responded to assume investigative responsibility for the case.

Anyone with information regarding this crime is urged to call Central Bureau Homicide Detective Pierce and Barajas at 213-486-8700 or via email at 40444@lapd.online. Please refer to LAPD report number 21-11-13570. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on “webtips” and follow the prompts.