ARRESTED Suspected killer Shawn Laval Smith, has a long history of arrests.
By Conway Crew
January 20, 2022
Come and show your solidarity for the victim of a senseless murder, Brianna Kupfer. Show your support for #Brianna and bring awareness for the urgent need to restore safety in our communities. Thursday 1.20.22 (1:30-2:30p) in front of @CroftHouseLA 326 N. LaBrea 90036 pic.twitter.com/rQLfgy6vNN
— Tim Conway Jr Show (@ConwayShow) January 20, 2022
We can confirm, Shawn Laval Smith, the suspect responsible for the murder of Brianna Kupfer is in custody, after being located and detained by Pasadena PD around 11:50am this morning in the area of Fair Oaks and Colorado Blvd.
— LAPD HQ (@LAPDHQ) January 19, 2022
We can confirm, Shawn Laval Smith, the suspect responsible for the murder of Brianna Kupfer is in custody, after being located and detained by Pasadena PD around 11:50am this morning in the area of Fair Oaks and Colorado Blvd.
— LAPD HQ (@LAPDHQ) January 19, 2022
Shawn Laval Smith: Suspected killer of Brianna Kupfer has a long history of arrests. Shawn Laval Smith has at least 11 arrests in Charleston, S.C., dating back to 2010 #BriannaKupfer @KFIAM640 https://t.co/yDNaf5i38c
— Tim Conway Jr Show (@ConwayShow) January 19, 2022
ARRESTED
Shawn Laval Smith was arrested after a tip led police to a bus stop in Pasadena.
“I can confirm officers from Pasadena PD did take Mr. Smith into custody earlier today,” Pasadena Police Lt. William Grisafe told The Post. “We had been notified by a community member, that they believed the wanted person was at the bus bench located at Colorado Blvd. and Fair Oaks Ave.”
LAPD had released a photo of 31-year-old Shawn Laval Smith, a suspect in the stabbing death of 24-year-old UCLA student Brianna Kupfer.
A $250,000 reward is being offered to help track down the person responsible for murder of Brianna Kupfer in a random attack at the luxury furniture store Croft House in the 300 block North of la Brea Ave on January 13th.
LAPD says the suspect should be considered armed and dangerous. If spotted, do not approach, call 911.
LONG HISTORY OF ARRESTS
Suspect has a lengthy rap sheet with previous charges out of California, North Carolina and South Carolina.
Fox News reports that "online records show at least 11 arrests in Charleston, S.C., dating back to 2010, including a pending case for allegedly discharging a firearm into an occupied vehicle on Nov. 13, 2019."
Smith was accused of firing a flare gun into a car occupied by a man and his child.
Records show he was released on Nov. 23, 2019, after posting $50,000 bond.
The last court action was March 2020.
Oct. 27, 2020 - Los Angeles County Jail records show Smith is arrested on a misdemeanor charge. He was released on $1,000 bail. The outcome of this case was not immediately clear. HISTORY OF ARRESTS
Photo Credit: LAPD
31-year-old Shawn Laval Smith has been identified in connection with the murder of Brianna Kupfer, which occurred in the 300 block of North La Brea Avenue on January 13, 2022. He should be considered armed and dangerous. If seen do not approach, call 911. pic.twitter.com/jZlESB9l9r
— LAPD HQ (@LAPDHQ) January 19, 2022
LAPD identifies suspect in stabbing of UCLA grad student Brianna Kupfer https://t.co/2PK1V85AJG pic.twitter.com/xMTTGB0yFk
— New York Post (@nypost) January 19, 2022
LAPD Detectives & Councilmember Paul Koretz Seek the Public’s Help in Identifying Murder Suspect.
— LAPD HQ (@LAPDHQ) January 19, 2022
Link to News Conference:https://t.co/53qT8CvlpI pic.twitter.com/yc6PdSoSAY
If you have further information regarding the suspect, please call LAPD West Bureau Homicide at 213-382-9470.
— LAPD HQ (@LAPDHQ) January 19, 2022
After hours or on weekends, call 877-LAPD-247 (877-527-3247).
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