Double Homicide in Northeast Area 

December 5, 2024 – LOS ANGELES, CA – Los Angeles Police Department officials report that the Central Bureau Homicide Detectives are investigating a shooting that left two dead.

On November 7, 2024, at approximately 12:10 a.m., Northeast Area patrol officers received a radio call of “unknown trouble” in the 1400 block of Cliff Drive. Upon arrival, officers located two male victims both unconscious and appearing to have sustained gunshot wounds. Despite lifesaving efforts, the Los Angeles Fire Department Paramedics arrived at the location and pronounced both victims deceased at the scene.

The first victim has been identified as 18-year-old Denzel Guzman. The second victim has been identified as a 17-year-old juvenile.

There is no suspect information at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this crime is urged to call Central Bureau Homicide Detectives Cardenas or De La Riva at 213-996-4163 or via email at 36303@lapd.online. 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. Lastly, tipsters may also download the “P3 Tips” mobile application and select the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.

Source: Los Angeles Police Department