Suspect Sought in Van Nuys Homicide 

April 29, 2025 – Van Nuys, CA – Los Angeles Police Department officials report that the department’s Operation Valley Bureau Homicide Detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in locating the suspect responsible for the homicide of a male.

On April 26, 2025, around 2:30 p.m., Van Nuys division patrol officers responded to a radio call of a welfare check in the 12600 block of Riverside Drive. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim inside his apartment deceased.

The Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded and pronounced the victim deceased at the scene. His name is being withheld pending notification to next of kin.

There is no suspect information.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Operation Valley Bureau at (818) 374-9550. 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 “P-3 Tips” mobile application and select the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.

Source: Los Angeles Police Department