The Los Angeles Police Department Monday sought the public’s help in identifying the suspect in the killing of a 44-year-old man in South Los Angeles.
Officers from the Southeast Division were called at approximately 1:36 p.m. to the 8800 block of South Hoover Street, near the Algin Sutton Recreation Center and Manchester Avenue, on Aug. 5 regarding a man down call. Where they arrived at the scene, officers found Los Angeles resident Chong Yun with injuries to his head and face, police said.
Officers called Los Angeles County Fire Department paramedics, but Yun was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the LAPD.
The motive for the assault remains under investigation and anyone with information about this crime was asked to call the LAPD’s South Bureau Homicide Division homicide detectives at 323-786-5100. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be made to 877-527-3247. Anonymous callers may call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or send tips to www.lacrimestoppers.org.