Christian Mbachu, 23, was fatally shot at the entryway of an apartment building in the 6800 block of Baird Avenue in Reseda on the evening of Friday, March 6, 2026. Los Angeles police responded to a shooting call at about 8:00 p.m.; paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene. The county medical examiner ruled the cause of death multiple gunshot wounds and the manner homicide.

Mbachu, described as a 5 feet 11 inches Black male weighing 180 pounds, was from Arleta. Reports note his Nigerian surname. Coverage also states he had numerous arrests over the prior three years; his family set up a GoFundMe to assist with funeral expenses.

The LAPD Robbery-Homicide Division, Valley Section, has taken over the investigation. No suspect description or arrests have been released and detectives are appealing to the public for information. If anyone has details that could help solve this case, contact the LAPD or Crime Stoppers.