Denzel Guzman Obituary, Death – Detectives are investigating a double homicide in Northeast Los Angeles that left two teenagers dead in November, according to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). The incident occurred in the Mount Washington neighborhood, with officers responding to a call reporting “unknown trouble” at approximately 12:10 a.m. on November 7. When officers arrived in the 1400 block of Cliff Drive, they discovered two teenage boys who appeared to be unconscious and had gunshot wounds.
Although officials did not immediately disclose whether anyone witnessed the shooting or heard the incident, paramedics arrived at the scene and performed lifesaving efforts. Unfortunately, both teens were pronounced dead at the scene.
The first victim has been identified as 18-year-old Denzel Guzman, and the second victim, a 17-year-old male, was identified as a juvenile. Details surrounding the shooting remain limited, and the LAPD has not released any suspect information or made any arrests at this time.
Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the double homicide to contact Central Bureau Homicide Detectives Cardenas or De La Riva at 213-996-4163 or via email at 36303@lapd.online. For assistance outside business hours or on weekends, individuals are encouraged to call 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247). To provide anonymous tips, callers can reach the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or visit www.lacrimestoppers.org.
The investigation continues, and authorities are asking the public to come forward with any information that may assist in solving the case.