Los Angeles, CA: Two murder suspects were identified and arrested while search warrants were served by LAPD’S FBI Fugitive Task Force, Operations Valley Bureau Homicide and Gangs and Narcotics Division, LAPD announced in a press release on April 27, 2022.
On March 2, 2022, West Valley patrol officers responded to a radio call of an “assault with a deadly weapon” on the 4500 block of Densmore Avenue. Upon arrival, officers discovered the 80-year-old victim, Stuart Herman, inside the residence suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, stated LAPD.
The original breaking news story of the Encino fatal home invasion from Key News Network can be found here.
Homicide detectives from Operation Valley Bureau developed several leads and ultimately served two search warrants, according to LAPD.
The first warrant was served in Simi Valley on the morning of Apr. 26, 2022, where detectives located the suspect, identified as Timothy Kirkpatrick, 42, who initially refused to leave and barricaded at the location. He was eventually taken into custody without further incident, according to LAPD.
In the afternoon of that same day, detectives served the second warrant in Sherman Oaks where the second suspect, identified as Hakop Keloyan, 48, was located. He attempted to flee from the rear of the property but was taken into custody, according to LAPD.
LAPD said while detectives completed the (second) search warrant, detectives discovered an illegal marijuana grow in the subterranean garage. The Van Nuys Area Narcotics Enforcement Detail responded and removed hundreds of marijuana plants. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) responded and conducted a theft of electricity investigation.
Both suspects were arrested and booked for murder and are due in Van Nuys court for arraignment on Thursday, Apr. 28, 2022.
Anyone with information about this incident, additional incidents involving these suspects, or for more information, is asked to call Operation Valley Bureau Homicide. Anyone with information or video regarding this incident is urged to contact Detective Evans and Detective Lopez at (818) 374-9550. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477).
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