Doctor found shot to death outside of Woodland Hills medical center
Police are seeking help from the public in helping locate the person who shot and killed a doctor outside of a Woodland Hills medical center on Friday.
It happened at around 5:30 p.m. outside of Woodland Hills Medical Clinic and Urgent Care, located in the 5900 block of Topanga Canyon Boulevard, as the victim was walking to his car, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Detectives identified the victim as 61-year-old Dr. Hamid Mirshojae, who worked at the Warner Plaza Urgent Care inside of the medical center. He worked both as a primary care physician and emergency care physician, friends told KCAL News.
Officers arrived to find the Mirshojae's body on the ground next to a white SUV. There were also several bullet casings discovered nearby.
Investigators learned that the suspect, who has not yet been identified, fled from the area on foot.
A friend of the family says that Mirshojae got married about a year ago and has a six-month-old daughter. They were both visiting family in Turkey but are on their way home after learning of the tragic news.
"What can be happen that somebody can kill somebody that always helping people as a doctor," said Maryam Alaei, a family friend. "He is shot, we can't believe that."
"He was the sweetest guy ever. He would be there for you, he would do anything for you," said Pania Mazaheri, a former patient. "Whenever you needed something, he would always be on his feet for you, like, 24/7."
Police have not yet released a description of the suspect or a motive for the shooting.
Anyone who knows more or who may have seen anything is asked to contact LAPD detectives at (818) 756-4800.