Active Homicide Investigation Suspect Arrested

On Friday morning, July 30, 2021, shortly after 8:00 a.m., Burbank Police Department officers 
responded to Burbank Retirement Villa, located at 1911 Grismer Avenue, regarding an 
attempted murder. Information provided by the caller indicated that the suspect had fled the 
scene. Upon arrival, responding officers found a female employee in her 20's suffering from 
several stab wounds to her arms and neck.

Responding officers saw a male matching the description of the suspect running from the 
area, armed with a knife. The male refused to comply with officers’ direction, swinging the 
knife at them. Officers then took the male to the ground, detaining him. Witnesses identified 
the male as the person who had stabbed the victim. Officers recovered two knives as 
evidence.

Burbank Fire Department paramedics transported the female stabbing victim to a local 
hospital where she was pronounced deceased. Her name is not being released at this time.
There is no indication that this is a random act of violence. The suspect and victim knew
each other. The suspect had been recently terminated from the business. He has been 
charged with murder. Bail is set at $2,000,000. He is due to appear in court on Monday 
morning.

This is an ongoing investigation, and no other information is going to be released at this time. 
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Burbank Police 
Department Investigations Division at (818) 238-3210. 

QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS STATEMENT SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO:
SERGEANT DEREK GREEN | 818-238-3240 | [email protected].