WOODLAND HILLS—On Friday, December 13, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), announced multiple individuals were arrested in connection with the murder of Dr. Hamid Mirshojae, 61, who was fatally shot on August 23, after leaving his office in the 5900 block of Topanga Canyon Boulevard.
“The Los Angeles Police Department’s Operations-Valley Bureau Homicide detectives have arrested five individuals in connection with the August 23, 2024, shooting of Dr. Hamid Mirshojae. The investigation revealed that these five [people] conspired to commit murder, culminating in the ambush and subsequent demise of Doctor Mirshojae,” the LAPD stated on its website.
The investigation remains ongoing, as authorities determine the relationship involved may have shared with the victim. Three suspects have received formal charges from the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.
Evan Hardman, 41, from Tomball, Texas, was taken into custody on December 10, and will be transferred into LAPD custody. He was charged with 187 of the California Penal Code: Murder with Special Circumstances.
Ashley Rose Sweeting, 40, from Reseda, CA, was also taken into custody on December 10. She was charged with 32 of the California Penal Code: Accessory to Murder.
Sarallah Jawed, 26, from Canoga Park, was taken into custody on December 11. She was charged with 187 of the California Penal Code: Murder with Special Circumstances.
Shawn Randolph, 46, of Valley Village, was taken into custody on December 12. Randolph was booked for 187 of the California Penal Code: Murder.
Ahang Mirshojae, 53, from Calabasas, was also taken into custody on December 12. She was booked for 187 of the California Penal Code: Murder.
Both Randolph and Mirshojae are being held without bail. The case against Randolph and Mirshojae will be presented for filing consideration to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office on Monday, December 16.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with details should contact Operations-Valley Homicide at 818-374-9550.
