Van Nuys, CA — A 17-year-old was shot and killed at a parking lot of a local business. On January 15, 2012 at 2:08 a.m., Foothill Area patrol officers responded to a call of an Assault with a Deadly Weapon on San Fernando Road and Vineland Avenue. When they arrived, they discovered a male victim, later identified as 17-year-old Samuel Guerra, a resident of Los Angeles, dead at the scene with a gunshot wound to his head. Investigators believe that Guerra was involved in a dispute with the suspect(s) that resulted in a shooting. The suspects fled the scene prior to officers arrival; no description was available.
Anyone with information regarding this matter is asked to call Detective Byers or Detective Hamilton, Foothill Homicide Desk at 818-834-3115. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (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 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.