LAPD Confirms Fatal Stabbing Among 12 Reported Incidents
Senior Lead Officer Matthew Kirk has resumed crime reporting duties following a brief hiatus, releasing Brentwood’s first crime update in three weeks. While the report includes 12 incidents, authorities emphasize that the data covers a longer-than-usual time frame and does not reflect a sudden spike in crime.
Among the incidents reported, a homicide on San Vicente Boulevard stands out as the most serious case in the neighborhood during this period.
Homicide
- July 22, 8:45 p.m., 11700 block of San Vicente Boulevard
A verbal altercation between two unhoused individuals escalated when one produced a knife and fatally stabbed the other in the upper body. The suspect fled westbound on San Vicente. The victim was transported to a hospital, where he later died. LAPD patrol officers arrested the suspect on July 24. He has been charged with murder.
Residential Burglaries
- July 17, 10:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m., 11600 block of Montana Avenue
Suspect(s) entered an apartment through the front door by unknown means and removed a small safe. - July 22, 2:55 a.m., 900 block of S. Carmelina Avenue
Suspect broke a garage window and used the emergency release to enter. Two bicycles were stolen. - July 26, 8:00 p.m. – July 27, 12:05 a.m., 900 block of Granville Avenue
Suspect(s) forced open a rear window to enter a residence and stole a watch.
Theft from Motor Vehicles (BFMV/TFMV)
- July 16, 4:00 p.m. – July 17, 10:00 a.m., 11900 block of Darlington Avenue
Suspect(s) accessed an apartment garage and ransacked a parked vehicle. No items were taken. - July 17, 10:15 p.m., 12000 block of San Vicente Boulevard
Suspect removed a paper license plate from a vehicle parked on the street. - July 18, 6:00 p.m. – July 19, 7:55 a.m., 11600 block of Darlington Avenue
Suspect(s) entered a garage and broke a car’s rear window, stealing two pairs of shoes.
Grand Theft Auto (GTA)
- July 11, 9:00 p.m. – July 13, 1:00 p.m., 11700 block of Darlington Avenue
- July 11, 12:30 a.m., 100 block of S. Woodburn Drive
A 2025 Cadillac Escalade was stolen from the street. - July 17, 7:30 p.m., San Vicente Boulevard and Gorham Avenue
A 2006 Lexus RX SUV was taken from the street. - July 25, 10:30 p.m. – July 26, 7:30 a.m., 11800 block of Kiowa Avenue
A Chevy Silverado was reported stolen from the street.
Theft
- July 11, 7:20 a.m., 11900 block of Goshen Avenue
Suspect(s) entered a secured parking garage and removed unsecured camping equipment.
Robbery and Assault with a Deadly Weapon
- No incidents were reported during this period.
