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LA City Council approves $50,000 reward for info on Boyle Heights murder
Police taped off several blocks around the 10900 block of Haskell Avenue in Granada Hills.
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The L.A. City Council approved a $50,000 reward for information in finding a suspect in the killing of Emmanuel Vargas, a 29-year-old who was fatally shot in Boyle Heights last year, The Eastsider LA reports.
According to their report:
“Detectives hope that a monetary reward compels members of the public to provide more information,” according to the motion introduced by Councilman Jose Huizar.
Police ask that anyone with information regarding this crime is urged to contact Hollenbeck Division homicide detectives at (323) 342-8953 or (323) 342-8996. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477).
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