LAPD seeks help in identifying alleged Koreatown murder suspect
LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying the suspect involved in the murder of 59-year-old Benjamin Carter Quarshie in Koreatown last week.
On Monday, Oct. 30, officers responded to a call around 7:40 p.m. at the intersection of Wilshire Blvd and Kingsley Dr.
According to authorities, the suspect physically assaulted Quarshie until witnesses intervened. The suspect then fled on foot northbound on Kingsley Dr.
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Alleged suspect in Koreatown murder (Photos curtesy LAPD).
The suspect, identified by police as 28-year-old Jacob William James McFadden, is listed at 6'1'', approximately 160 pounds and has tattoos on his chest, left shoulder and near his right eye. LAPD believes McFadden suffers from mental illness and is considered dangerous.
Quarshie was transported to the hospital after the assault, where he later died due to his injuries.
Officials said they do not know if there is any history between Quarshie and the suspect, but said that the incident "seems random." Detectives also confirmed that it was the suspect who approached Quarshie and then assaulted him.
Anyone with information is asked to contact LAPD.