Man Found Shot to Death

Los Angeles:  A 30-year-old man was found shot to death in front of his apartment early yesterday morning.

On May 8, 2011, at about 6:10 a.m., officers from Wilshire Division were called to the 5600 block of Packard Street to investigate a call concerning an assault with a deadly weapon.  When they arrived, they found Los Angeles resident Gabriel Ben-Meir unresponsive and lying on the sidewalk suffering from a gunshot wound.
 
Los Angeles City Fire Department personnel responded and pronounced the victim dead at scene.

Detectives believe he was shot some time between midnight Saturday and 1 a.m. Sunday.  Investigators are still trying to identify suspects and determine a motive for the shooting.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Wilshire Homicide Detectives Paul Funicello or John Jamison at 213-473-0446.  During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7.  Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crimestoppers at 800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477).  Tipsters may also contact Crimestoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on "webtips" and follow the prompts.