Authorities sought the public’s assistance Thursday in locating a 21-year-old man suspected of murder in Lancaster.
Sheriff’s deputies responded around 1:45 a.m. Oct. 29 to the 44800 block of Fig Avenue on Oct. 29 around 1:45 a.m. in response to a possible shooting. The victim, Michael Carrillo, 29, was taken to a hospital, where he later died from a gunshot to the head, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and county Medical Examiner.
Details surrounding the crime and a possible motive for the shooting were not released. According to an online obituary, Carrillo was born in Oxnard and lived in Ventura County.
Sheriff’s investigators identified the suspect as Crisanthony Zavala-Guerrero, described as 5-foot-7, weighing 190 pounds with brown hair and eyes. He is considered to be armed and dangerous, sheriff’s officials said.
Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts was urged to contact Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau Detectives R. Lugo or L. Sanchez at 323-890-5500. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.