- California, USA -
On January 3, 2024, the Los Angeles Police Department Operations-Central Bureau Family Justice Center Detectives reached out to the public for assistance in locating a suspect of a domestic violence incident that killed the victim's 4-month-old puppy.
The suspect was identified as 32-years-old DAVID SUMLIN (pictured).
According to a press release by the LAPD, on January 2, around 11:50 a.m., SUMLIN became involved in an argument and at some point, he held a pillow over the victim’s puppy and pointed a firearm into the pillow. Police said SUMLIN stated: “It's either you or the dog.” He then proceeded to fire two rounds into the pillow striking the furbaby. The puppy was rushed a local animal shelter where he/she sadly died.
Police described SUMLIN as a black male with black hair and brown eyes. He stands six feet seven inches tall and weighs 200 pounds. Police also said that SUMLIN is a transient who frequents the area of 7th Street and Stanford Avenue in the Downtown Los Angeles area. The firearm used remains outstanding.
If you have any information about the murderer’s whereabouts, please contact Officer J. Roman at Operations-Central Bureau Family Justice Center (213) - 709 - 9017. 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 the LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org.
Tipsters may also visit www.lapdonline.org and click on “Anonymous Web Tips” under the “Get Involved-Crime Stoppers” menu to submit an online tip.
Lastly, tipsters may also download the “P3 Tips” mobile application and select the LA Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.
If you see the murderer, do not approach him. Call 911. Thank you!
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