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Homicide investigation underway after man found dead on street in Venice

Homicide investigation underway after man found dead on street in Venice
Homicide investigation underway after man found dead on street in Venice 00:15

A homicide investigation is underway in Venice after a man was found dead on the street early Saturday morning. 

Officers were dispatched to the area near the intersection of Venice Boulevard and Oakwood Avenue at around 12:15 a.m. after learning of the incident, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. 

They arrived to find a man suffering from a puncture wound to the neck. He was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. 

He has not yet been identified. 

Investigators have not provided information on a suspect or a motive in the incident. No arrests have yet been announced. 

Anyone who may know more was asked to contact LAPD. 

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