Seeking Assistance in Identifying a Suspect
Overview of the Incident
Authorities from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department are reaching out to the public for assistance in identifying and locating a suspect involved in an assault on a Block-By-Block Security Ambassador in West Hollywood.
Details of the Assault
Time and Location
The attack occurred around 1:20 a.m. on Feb. 15 in the 7300 block of Santa Monica Boulevard.
Incident Description
Surveillance footage captured the altercation, showing two individuals with flashlights, one accompanied by a dog, engaging in a conversation with the security ambassador. The situation escalated, leading to a physical confrontation between the parties involved.
Escalation and Confrontation
The altercation intensified as the suspects verbally engaged with the victim, ultimately resulting in a violent altercation on Santa Monica Boulevard.
Response and Investigation
Law Enforcement Intervention
Deputies from the West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station intervened, apprehending one suspect on charges of assault with a deadly weapon.
Injuries Sustained
The security ambassador endured injuries from being struck with a flashlight and pepper-sprayed during the assault.
Ongoing Search for the Second Suspect
Current Status
Despite the arrest of one suspect, the second assailant remains unidentified and is still at large.
Call to Action
Authorities urge anyone with information regarding the incident or the unidentified suspect to come forward and assist in the ongoing investigation.