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Tragic Night at VIP Mansion Party: Teen Killed, Six Injured in Woodland Hills Shooting Rampage

Los Angeles — Tragic gunfire erupted at a large house party in the Woodland Hills neighborhood early Sunday, resulting in the death of a 16-year-old boy and injuries to six others, according to police. The incident unfolded at a palatial residence typically rented out for events, drawing a crowd of about 200 to 300 attendees. The gathering, promoted as a “VIP party” on social media platforms and specific apps catering to exclusive events, quickly turned …

Arraignment Set for Suspects in Alleged Murder-for-Hire of Woodland Hills Doctor

Los Angeles, CA — A Los Angeles County Superior Court is set to hear the case against two men accused in the fatal shooting of a 61-year-old doctor, an incident law enforcement describes as a possible contract killing. The arraignment of Sarallah Jawed, 26, is scheduled for Monday, closely following the arrests of his alleged accomplice and others linked to the murder. Jawed, alongside 41-year-old Evan Hardman, faces charges in the death of Dr. Hamid …

Arrest Made in Long-Elusive Case of Celebrity Hairstylist’s Murder: Complicated Plot Unveils Twists in Woodland Hills Tragedy

Los Angeles — In a dramatic development surrounding a high-profile murder case that has captivated the city for over half a decade, authorities have recently made another arrest tied to the brutal 2017 killing of celebrity hairstylist Fabio Sementilli. Christopher Austin, 38, faces charges of murder and conspiracy in connection with the crime, which prosecutors allege was orchestrated to claim a multimillion-dollar life insurance payout. Sementilli was found fatally stabbed at his Woodland Hills residence, …

Tragic Woodland Hills Family Murder-Suicide Unravels Across Los Angeles County

Los Angeles, California – A horrific series of events unfolded in Woodland Hills, leaving a trail of tragedy and violence that shocked the community on Monday. Authorities spent the day piecing together a heartbreaking story that involved the deaths and injuries of members of a local family. The tragic saga began with a woman allegedly killing her husband at their home in the Valley area, before abandoning her two young daughters on the busy 405 …

California Hairstylist Found Stabbed to Death in Woodland Hills: Shocking Details Emerge

Los Angeles, California – Renowned hairstylist Fabio Sementilli was tragically killed in his home in Woodland Hills on January 23, 2017. The murder sent shockwaves through the beauty industry where Sementilli was a well-respected figure. Originally from Toronto, Canada, Sementilli had made a name for himself in Los Angeles as an executive at Wella. He lived in Woodland Hills with his wife Monica and their two teenage daughters. On the day of the murder, Sementilli …