Andranik Tadzhikyan, a 30-year-old resident of Van Nuys, Los Angeles, was found dead on September 13, 2015. His body was discovered inside an unplugged refrigerator behind a home in Sun Valley. The discovery was made by officers responding to a report of a possible deceased person at a house on Runnymede Street. The Los Angeles County coroner's office identified the body, and it was believed that the body had been at the location for several days.
During the investigation, officers also uncovered an illegal marijuana grow operation at the residence.
The cause of death was determined to be a gunshot wound to the head. This revelation shifted the case from a suspicious death to a homicide investigation. The circumstances surrounding Tadzhikyan's death and the illegal activities at the residence prompted a thorough investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department. Despite the discovery of the marijuana operation, no immediate arrests were made in connection with the homicide.
The investigation into Tadzhikyan's murder involved multiple leads and potential suspects, but details on specific arrests or charges were not immediately available. The case highlighted the intersection of violent crime and illegal drug operations in the area, raising concerns about safety and law enforcement's ability to manage such incidents. The community and Tadzhikyan's family awaited justice as the police continued their efforts to solve the case and bring the perpetrators to justice.
