Police Seek Public's Help in Capturing Gunman

Los Angeles: Police are asking for the public's help in capturing a gunman who shot and killed 45-year-old Edgar Maldonado in Sun Valley.

According to investigators, the victim was discovered lying face down shortly after midnight on the corner of San Fernando Road and Tuxford Street.  He had been shot to death. An unidentified citizen told authorities that he saw the victim and another man fighting down the road. 

The shooter was described as a male Hispanic, 5 feet 9 inches tall, and weighing 180 pounds.  It is possible that he was carrying the victim's backpack. 

Police have not determined a motive and have very few leads.                                    

Anyone with information is asked to call Foothill Homicide Detectives Charles Lenane and Margaret Brownell at 818-834-3115.  On weekends and during off-hours, call the 24-hour toll free number at 1-877-LAWFULL (1-877-529-3855).

Callers may remain anonymous.

Comments

[Jeff Parish]

Now live in Arizona but lived in California for quit a few years. I was arrested for drugs and was as guilty as they come but did not at any time resist or lose control during the arrest. My point is that being a cop in LA is like being a soldier in war there is a criminal element out there that is just as deadly as the enemy. I never like to see a police department having to wash their dirty laundry in public. When I was in the navy we took care of our own and did not serve up no one unless we were forced to. You guys in L.A are no different then little town USA you got good cops and bad cops and I think its your responsibility to take care of your business and not some public group who has no clue what so ever of the job