Investigators identify suspect wanted in connection to murder of father in Arcadia
Investigators from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Homicide Bureau have identified a suspect in connection to the murder of a father in Arcadia on March 11.
Zehao Lu, a 41-year-old, Chinese National, has been identified as the suspect, the sheriff's department said. They are asking for the public's help in locating him and believe he could have fled to China. Authorities warn he should be considered armed and dangerous.
Last Tuesday, around 6:26 p.m. officers from the Arcadia Police Department responded to the 50 block of Woodland Avenue after receiving a call of an intruder at a home.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found a 61-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound. First responders provided medical assistance before taking the man to a local hospital. He later died due to his injuries.
"The tragic homicide on Tuesday, March 11, resulted from a dispute between two individuals who were known to each other," Arcadia Police Chief Roy Nakamura said. "While this targeted act of violence has deeply affected us all, we want to assure the community that Arcadia remains a safe place to live and work."
Two other individuals were found at the scene, a 43-year-old woman and a 13-year-old boy.
Investigators said the boy had scratches on his head and neck and the woman was unharmed.
They believe Lu approached the woman and her son in the driveway of their home and forced them inside when a confrontation took place with the father. Police claim Lu shot the father before fleeing from the scene.
"Homicide investigators presented the case to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office for filing consideration on Thursday, March 13, 2025," the sheriff's department said. "One count of murder, two counts of assault with a semi-automatic handgun, and one count of burglary with a person present to commit a felony was filed against Zehao Lu. A no bail warrant with an extradition order was issued."
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.
