On August 23, 2024, 61-year-old Dr. Hamid Mirshojae, a prominent physician known for treating celebrities and athletes, was fatally shot outside his medical practice in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles. As he was walking to his car in the parking lot of the Warner Plaza Medical Center on Topanga Canyon Boulevard around 5:30 p.m., a masked assailant ambushed him, firing multiple shots before fleeing to a waiting vehicle. Dr. Mirshojae was pronounced dead at the scene.
In the months following the murder, the Los Angeles Police Department, with assistance from the FBI, conducted an extensive investigation that led to the arrest of five individuals. Among them was Dr. Mirshojae's ex-wife, 53-year-old Ahang Mirshojae, also known as Ahang Kelk. She was arrested on December 12, 2024, at her home in Calabasas and charged with murder, including special circumstances of lying in wait and murder for financial gain.
The other suspects arrested and charged in connection with the murder include:
- **Evan Hardman**, 41, from Tomball, Texas: Charged with one felony count each of murder and assault with a deadly weapon, with special allegations that the murder was intentional, carried out for financial gain, involved lying in wait, and that Hardman personally used and discharged a handgun causing death.
- **Sarallah Jawed**, 26, from Canoga Park, California: Charged with one felony count each of murder and assault with a deadly weapon, with special allegations that the murder was intentional and carried out for financial gain.
- **Ashley Rose Sweeting**, 40, from Reseda, California: Charged with one felony count of accessory after the fact (knowledge of crime).
- **Shawn Randolph**, 46, from Valley Village, California: Arrested on suspicion of murder; specific charges pending.
Investigators allege that these individuals conspired to commit the murder, culminating in the ambush-style killing of Dr. Mirshojae. The exact motive remains under investigation, though financial gain has been suggested as a potential factor. Notably, months prior to his death, Dr. Mirshojae was reportedly attacked by several assailants with baseball bats, leaving him fearing for his life; it is unclear if this earlier assault is connected to his murder.
Dr. Mirshojae, originally from Iran, had over two decades of experience in urgent and emergency care, as well as more than ten years in addiction medicine. He was highly regarded by his patients and colleagues, remembered as a caring individual who loved helping others. His tragic death has left the community in mourning, with many expressing shock and devastation over the loss of a beloved doctor.
As the legal proceedings continue, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office has vowed to seek justice for Dr. Mirshojae, emphasizing the commitment to holding those responsible accountable for their actions. The case remains active, with authorities urging anyone with additional information to come forward.
