Suspect in McDonald's Shooting Identified

Los Angeles Police Department North Hollywood Division detectives have identified a suspect believed to have shot and killed a man and wounded another in a McDonald’s parking lot back on Dec. 6.  

The suspect is 27-year-old Andranik Katabyan, who police say approached 27-year-old Davit Khachikyan and 24-year-old Ashak Tatoyan at a McDonald’s location at 12919 Victory Blvd. in Valley Glen and shot both men multiple times with a handgun.

Khachikyan died from the shots, and Tatoyan was wounded and hospitalized after being hit in the arms and legs. Katabyan is thought to have also had an associate with him.

Katabyan is a male Armenian who stands about 5 foot 9 and weighs about 210 to 220 pounds. He is still at large, and detectives consider him armed and dangerous. 

Police believe the shooting stemmed from a verbal dispute.

According to the LAPD, the two victims were talking in the rear of the McDonald's parking lot, which had closed at 1 a.m. They reportedly were approached Katabyan and an associate, whom arrived in multiple vehicles. Police said the parties then became involved in an argument before Katabyan pulled a gun.

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call North Hollywood Homicide Detectives Mark O’Donnell or Steve Castro at 818-623-4075. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crimestoppers at 800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477).  Tipsters may also contact Crimestoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on "webtips" and follow the prompts.