Los Angeles police detectives asked for the public’s help Thursday to locate a murder suspect who may suffer from mental illness and is considered violent and dangerous.
Jacob William James McFadden, a 28-year-old registered sex offender, allegedly assaulted a man around 7:40 p.m. Oct. 30 at the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Kingsley Drive. Police said McFadden assaulted the 59-year-old victim until witnesses intervened, and the suspect fled south on Kingsley.
The victim was taken to a hospital and died from his injuries on Nov. 6, police said. His name was withheld pending notification of next of kin.
McFadden was described as a 6-foot-1-inch Black man who weighs 175 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He has tattoos on his chest, left shoulder and near his right eye, according to the LAPD.
Anyone with information on McFadden’s whereabouts was asked to call LAPD Detective Allen Hsiaoat 213-382-9470. Tipsters can also call the LAPD’s tipline at 877-527-3247 or Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.