Hakop Papazian, 47, was fatally shot on March 10, 2018, in the Valley Glen neighborhood of Los Angeles. The shooting occurred around 8:45 p.m. in the 6700 block of Greenbush Avenue; Papazian and another man, Vartkes Mesrobian, were struck. Mesrobian was pronounced dead at the scene. Papazian was taken to a local hospital and died there at 9:41 p.m., with the coroner’s office confirming both victims’ identities shortly after.

The Los Angeles Police Department opened an investigation and assigned its gang homicide unit; the shooting was initially suspected to be gang-related. Witnesses reported seeing a fleeing suspect in a dark hoodie and khaki pants, but no further description or weapon details were released. No arrests have been reported and the suspect remained at large, with investigators continuing to seek information from the public.

Does anyone in Valley Glen have information about the March 10 evening or the person seen running from the scene?