A Heated Argument Escalates to Attempt Murder in South LA

04.13.10 11:41 AM
Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Southeast Area detectives areasking for the public’s help in locating Mark Tucker.  Tucker wasinvolved in the attempt murder of his ex-girlfriend in the City of LosAngeles.

On March 30, 2010, at 10:30 p.m., LAPD Southeast Area officersresponded to a radio call regarding a shooting.  When officers arrivedthey found a 36-year-old female, with a gunshot wound to the back.

According to detectives, Tucker and the victim were having an argumentwhen the he shot the victim and ran from the location.  There were twochildren present during the shooting.

Tucker is described as a male Black with date of birth of February 15, 1970.  

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Southeast MajorAssault Crime Detectives Richard Carrillo at 213-972-7861.  Duringnon-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to1-877-LAPD-24-7.  Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call    Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477).  Tipsters may alsocontact Crimestoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S onmost keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin withthe letters “LAPD.”  Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on"webtips" and follow the prompts.

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