Homicide Report > Mark Miles, 48
Mark Miles, 48
Died Jan. 6, 2012
Mark Miles, a 48-year-old white man, died Friday, Jan. 6, two days after he was shot by police in the 5200 block of Colfax Avenue in Valley Village, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Officers were searching for an assault suspect at an apartment Jan. 4 about 1:45 p.m. when they were informed by a resident to speak to Miles, who was inside a unit, according to an LAPD news release.
When officers entered the unit to speak to Miles, he revealed a steak knife and pointed it at the officers, authorities said.
According to police, officers drew their weapons and ordered Miles to drop his knife, but he refused. He then lunged at the officers, at which point an officer-involved shooting occurred.
Miles was taken to a hospital for medical treatment and died two days later. No officers were injured during the incident.
The LAPD Force Investigation Division is investigating the officer-involved shooting.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the LAPD at (877) 527-3247. Tipsters who would like to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (800) 222-8477.
— Los Angeles Times
- Neighborhood: Valley Village
- Age: 48
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Gunshot
- Day of the week: Friday
- Agency: LAPD Force Investigation
- Race/Ethnicity: White
- Circumstance: Officer-involved
- Crime scene: Residence
Five reader comments about Mark Miles
other murdered by Cops, same version they always killing people alleging they were assaulted and putting weapon on scene.
Jan. 10, 2012 at 9:14 p.m.
I knew Mark from his mother and father Sandy and Jim Miles who are the sweetest folks you can meet. This is such a sad story due to the fact that my dear friend has now lost three of her sons. From what I knew about Mark he was nice and respectful to me and others that met and knew him in Fillmore. Rest in peace and join your brothers in Eternal life. R.I.P. My Prayers are with you all.
Jan. 11, 2012 at 6:35 a.m.
You are not even safe from the cops in your own house.
Jan. 11, 2012 at 9:23 a.m.
@ Jag,
I knew I'd see you commenting against the cops on this one. Just so you know, I can honestly say I was safe from the cops in my house last night. They didn't break in and hold me at gunpoint telling me to drop my remote (weapon)!!!
But then again, I wouldn't have pointed it at them and charged toward them, had they.
Jan. 17, 2012 at 10:30 a.m.
mightymike33tm3
I couldn't agree with you more...
Jag :: Did the cops take away you gun ?
Did they target you ?? please explain your hate for the men and women who are out there TRYING to keep the street safe from Gun toting Gangster so we can all stop commenting on all of these Murders
Jan. 18, 2012 at 6:10 p.m.
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