Man shot and killed in car in Arlington Heights
A man was shot and killed Friday afternoon near Arlington Heights Elementary School, police said.
The shooter approached on foot and shot the man, who was seated in a parked car near Venice Boulevard and 12th Street about 12:45 p.m.
Los Angeles Police Department detectives are investigating. The gunman was last seen in a silver Nissan Armada SUV. No physical description was immediately available.
The identification of the victim has not been released.
The LAPD asked anyone with information about the shooting to contact West Bureau Homicide Dets. John Shafia or Jose Robledo at (213) 382-9370.
During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to (877) LAPD-24-7. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at (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 cellphone. All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on “webtips” and follow the prompts.
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