Detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department’s Pacific Area are asking for the public’s help in providing any information that would lead to the identification and/or arrest of two suspects involved in a brutal assault caught on video.
On September 28, 2023, around 0200 hours, a male victim came upon two male suspects who were walking their bicycles near the intersection of Speedway and Market Street. An argument ensued. The argument led to a violent confrontation. Suspect One armed himself with a pair of metal bolt cutters and swung the bolt cutter at the victim but the victim deflected the blow. Suspect One then repeatedly punched the victim. The victim was knocked to the ground. As the victim lay on the ground, Suspect One kicked the victim on the head. Suspect One picked up his bolt cutters and bicycle and began to walk away. The victim suddenly stood up and a second confrontation occurred. Suspect One again armed himself with the bolt cutters and chased after the victim. While distracted, Suspect One swung the bolt cutters and struck the victim on the back of his head. The victim was immediately rendered unconscious. The suspects then rode their bicycles northbound on Speedway. The violent confrontation was captured on video.
The victim was transported to the hospital where he was treated for significant injuries to his head.
Suspect One is described as a Male Black with black hair, black beard, wearing a black sweater, black pants and black and gray tennis shoes.
Suspect Two is described as a Male Black with glasses, wearing a gold long sleeve dress shirt black pants and black over gray tennis shoes.
Anyone with information about this incident are asked to contact Pacific Area Robbery Detectives at (310) 482-6395. 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 the LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477)
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