HOLLYWOOD—Los Angeles Police Department West Bureau Homicide detectives arrested Troy T. McVey, 22, and Colby R. Kronholm, 21, on January 5 for the murder of an unidentified victim who is described as a black male between the ages of 55-60.
According to the LAPD blog, on Sunday, January 4 at around 11:55 p.m., an off duty Los Angeles Police officer was in the 1600 block of North Cahuenga Boulevard when he witnessed a shooting. The officer and residents of the area called authorities.
The off duty officer and citizens observed a suspect smashing windows on a car and then confronted the victim demanding the victim’s money. The suspect shot the victim numerous times.
The victim was transported by the Los Angeles Fire Department Paramedics to a local hospital, but died due to his injuries.
Anyone with information on the incident can contact West Bureau Homicide investigators at 213-382-9470. 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). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to www.lapdonline.org, and click on “Anonymous Web Tips.”
