Hakop Papazian, aged 47, tragically lost his life on March 10, 2018, in Los Angeles, California. The incident occurred in the Valley Glen neighborhood, where Papazian and another man, Vartkes Mesrobian, were shot. The shooting took place around 8:45 p.m. in the 6700 block of Greenbush Avenue. While Mesrobian was pronounced dead at the scene, Papazian was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries at 9:41 p.m.
The coroner's office confirmed the identities of both victims shortly after the incident.
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) launched an investigation into the shooting, which was initially suspected to be gang-related. However, details about the motive and the suspect remained scarce. Witnesses reported seeing a suspect wearing a dark hoodie and khaki pants fleeing the scene, but no further description or information about the weapon used was provided. The LAPD's gang homicide unit took charge of the investigation, but detectives were not available for comment immediately following the incident.
Despite the efforts of law enforcement, the suspect remained at large, and no arrests were made in connection with the shooting. The investigation faced challenges due to the lack of detailed information and the potential gang-related nature of the crime. The community was left in shock and mourning as they awaited further developments in the case.
As of the latest updates, there have been no significant breakthroughs in the investigation. The LAPD continues to seek information from the public to help solve the case and bring justice to the families of Hakop Papazian and Vartkes Mesrobian. The tragic event highlighted the ongoing issues of violence and the need for continued efforts to address gang-related activities in the area.
