West Hollywood, California – Authorities are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a second suspect involved in a violent assault captured on video along a sidewalk in West Hollywood. The incident, reported as an assault with a deadly weapon, occurred in the early hours of February 15th on the 7300 block of Santa Monica Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Surveillance footage reveals two individuals carrying flashlights approaching the victim before the altercation ensued. The assault arose from a dispute between the victim and the two male suspects, as detailed by sheriff’s officials.
One of the suspects has been apprehended by deputies from the West Hollywood Station, but the second suspect remains at large and unidentified. Sheriff’s officials have described the outstanding suspect as a 5-foot-10-inch man in his 30s or 40s, weighing around 190 pounds.
The name of the suspect in custody has not been disclosed. Authorities are urging anyone with information on the assault to contact Detective J. Morales at (310) 358-4058 or jjmorale@lasd.org. For those who wish to remain anonymous, Crime Stoppers can be reached at (800) 222-8477 or through the website p3tips.com.
Efforts are ongoing to bring the remaining suspect to justice, and the public’s help is crucial in aiding law enforcement’s investigation into the violent incident in West Hollywood. The authorities are dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of all individuals in the community and are calling on community members to come forward with any relevant information they may have.