Man Stabbed to Death during Downtown Street Fight

Los Angeles:  LAPD Central Area Detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspects seen fighting with a man early Wednesday morning, April 13, 2011, near the Chase Bank building in downtown Los Angeles.  The victim, a man in his forties with a full beard, was stabbed at least one time and died on the sidewalk.

According to a witness, three men were fighting near the alcove of the Chase bank around 2 a.m. The two men, who appeared to be Black, ran away, carrying trash bags, leaving the victim lying on the sidewalk.  It is unknown whether the incident was a robbery or just a dispute.

A security guard from another building discovered the body just before 4 a.m., when the guard approached the bank’s ATM.  Fire department paramedics pronounced the victim dead where he lay about 100 feet from the bank’s door.

Detectives will comb over video footage from the bank’s ATM lobby and other cameras in the area to help identify the two men seen beating on the victim.  The Chase Bank building is located at 855 South Hill Street.

The victim appeared to be a transient.  At the time of this release, no identification had been found.  The victim’s name will be released once his family has been notified.

This is the fourth homicide this year in the downtown area.  Two incidents that occurred last year were ruled as homicides this year: a man who died weeks after a beating in Skid row around Christmas time; and the Jane Doe found in the recycle center last September.  The last murder and the only one to occur in 2011, was the shooting of a vocational teacher by his student on February 23, 2011.  

“I’m confident we will solve this,” Lt. Vernon explained.  “Someone on the street knows what happened, and time and again, we see persons come forward with tips that break tough cases like this one wide open.”

Anyone with information on this crime is urged to call Detective Al Marengo, Central Homicide Unit, at 213-972-1249.  Anonymous tips can be called into Crimestoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477), or by texting 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone.  All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.”  Online tips may be placed at www.LAPDOnline.org, click on “webtips” and follow the prompts.

Comments

[Mari]

so, tell me why the 'witnesses' didn't call for assistance (ambulance or paramedics) when they saw the two leave him on the sidewalk and let TWO hours pass before someone ELSE found him...shouldn't they be held to more questioning? What is the LAPD doing?

[Luisa]

I know that the LAPD is overwhelmed, but this man, Eduardo Triana, was deeply loved by his family and friends. They cannot heal without knowing that the people who did this to their beautiful son, brother, father, and friend have been kept from hurting another human being, and another family. Please someone help us to find justice and peace.

[Mari]

I beg anyone with any information about the attack on my son and any other event leading to his death, to please call the numbers above and help the detectives solve this case.
Thank you,
Eddy's Mom

[Rev. Pedro J. Lopez]

Justice requires a thorough investigation and the following of all leads in order to discover the truth and bring to justice those responsible for the taking of a life.
The demands are great on those charged with these responsibilities, yet the very concept of justice requires fairness in the distribution of resources and giving each case due diligence in bringing it to its proper conclusion. Please do all that you can to find those responsible for taking the life of Eduardo Triana. His is a life as precious and as important as all others. Please do what is just!

[Vickie]

I hope and pray that the LAPD is still working this case. Eddie Triana was a son, brother and father who will be missed. Hopefully someone will come forward to catch the person or persons who took him from his family. I pray that the LAPD will continue to work this case.

[Trish Thompson]

“I’m confident we will solve this,” Lt. Vernon explained.
Please, Lt. Vernon can you tell us what is happening in this case? Eddy's family is in need of answers.

[laura]

is there an update with this case? Please continue to move forward so that justice can be done, and the family can move on.

[Sandy Jantz]

As a mother, and concerned citizen and a friend of Eddy's Mother I am hoping that this case will stay on your radar. Not to be forgotten. Eddy was a young man with his entire life in front of him. We want justice for Eddy. Please keep moving forward and keep the family informed.

[judith sanders]

If anyone has any information on Eddys case,please do the right thing and call the detectives handling his case,so that his family can have some sort of closure.

[Patty]

Please help bring justice to this case..as no mother should ever have to suffer the senseless death of a son. Family needs closure and your dedication and commitment to this case is appreciated.