LAPD Arrests Man for Valley Village Homicide Amid East, Gardena Shootings

Erick Escamilla, 27, was arrested by the LAPD in connection with the homicide of 53-year-old Menashe "Manny" Hidra at a Valley Village apartment complex, where Escamilla allegedly unlawfully entered Hidra's apartment via a skylight and engaged in a physical dispute leading to Hidra's death. Residents have expressed significant concerns about the complex's security, citing prior complaints about unlocked doors, broken gates, and intruders accessing rooftops. Despite increased security patrols following the incident, some tenants feel these measures are insufficient and have chosen to move out. The police and FBI continue to investigate, with video footage showing a hooded man attempting entry into multiple units, fueling fears and rumors among neighbors. Separate from this case, two other fatal shootings occurred recently in the Los Angeles area, involving victims Jaylon Johnson in Gardena and Danny Candelario in East Los Angeles, both under ongoing homicide investigations. Authorities have urged anyone with information related to these cases to contact the respective law enforcement agencies or Crime Stoppers.