Crime & Safety

53-Year-Old Woman Killed In Culver City Family Disturbance Identified

"Officers made entry into location and detained the juvenile suspect at the scene," a statement from CCPD said.

August 9, 2023

Investigators have identified the victim of a fatal shooting over the weekend in Culver City, which reportedly stemmed from a family disturbance.

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According to Culver City Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 5000 block of Showboat Place at around 11:15 p.m. Saturday evening in response to calls of the dispute.

Upon arrival, they found 53-year-old Linda Valachovic dead at the scene despite life-saving tactics performed by officers and paramedics on scene. A cause of death has yet to be determined by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner.

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