Bar Shooting Captured on Video NR20016jl

January 17, 2020

Los Angeles: Detectives from the
Los Angeles Police Department’s Rampart Area are seeking the
public’s assistance in identifying the suspect responsible for
shooting another man.

On January 4th, 2020, around 12:50 a.m. the male victim was at a
bar located in the 2700 block of West 7th Street when he became
involved in an argument with the suspect. During the argument, the
suspect drew a firearm from his waistband and shot the victim.
Immediately after the shooting the suspect fled the location.

The victim was transported to a local hospital where he received
medical treatment and ultimately released. The suspect is
described as a Hispanic male, standing approximately 5 feet 7
inches tall, weighing about 180 pounds, goatee and between 35 to
40 years of age. The suspect was last seen wearing a black hat,
black t-shirt and gray pants.

In an effort to identify the suspect, detectives have released a
portion of the surveillance video which captured the shooting.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact
Rampart Area gang detectives at (213) 484-3660. 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 LA 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 LA Regional Crime Stoppers as their
local program.