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LAPD arrests murder suspect after hours-long search in Westwood

By Matthew Rodriguez

Updated on: October 3, 2025 / 3:22 PM PDT / CBS LA

LAPD searching for murder suspect in Westwood

The Los Angeles Police Department closed Sunset Boulevard east of the 405 Freeway to search for a murder suspect in Westwood on Thursday.

Officers with the LAPD's Gang and Narcotic Fugitive Task Force started searching for the suspect at about 4:30 p.m. in the area of Sunset Boulevard and Glenroy Avenue.

Police used a K-9 unit to help locate the suspect and eventually arrested him after about 3.5 hours.

The Los Angeles Fire Department took one person to the hospital.

Matthew Rodriguez

Matthew Rodriguez is a digital producer for CBS Los Angeles. He's previously reported for local outlets like the Argonaut and Pasadena Weekly. Matt typically covers breaking news and crime.