Authorities Seek Help Identifying Attempted Murder Suspect
Authorities sought the public's help Thursday to identify a man suspected of attempted murder in West Hollywood.
West Hollywood Station detectives were investigating at least five assaults on Saturday between 10:15 p.m. and 10:35 p.m., where a homeless male attacked five men and a woman in the 8400 block of Santa Monica Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
The suspect was described as a 5-foot-9-inch tall Black man with a short beard who was last seen wearing a white hat and gray pants.
During one unprovoked attack, the suspect allegedly punched a victim in the face while he was working as a parking valet, causing the victim to fall to the ground and lose consciousness.
According to sheriff's officials, the suspect kicked the victim several times on his head and upper body before fleeing the area on foot. The man is known to frequent the Hollywood area and is presumed to be homeless.
Investigators are seeking possible additional victims or witnesses who may have information regarding the assaults to contact West Holly Station Detective Zeff at 310-358-4033. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.
