Hollywood, CALIFORNIA — The Los Angeles Police Department Detectives are investigating an assault that ultimately became a possible homicide.
On Saturday, August 22, 2015, between 12:15 a.m. and 12:45 a.m. Los Angeles Police Department officers responded to calls of a brawl at the “Cashmere Club”.
Officers arrived and discovered Jose Manuel Silva Nieves, 20, of Maywood, had collapsed after being involved in a physical altercation in the club.
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The Los Angeles Fire Department arrived and transported Mr. Nieves to a local hospital where he was declared brain dead on Sunday, August 23, 2015.
The cause of death is pending a determination by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner– Coroner. This case is currently being investigated as a possible homicide.
Anyone with information on this incident should contact West Bureau Homicide investigators at (213) 382-9470. During non-business hours or on the weekends, calls should be directed to the LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477).
Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to “LAPDOnline.org”, click on “webtips” and follow the prompts.
