The Los Angeles Police Department is actively searching for a suspect in a homicide that shook the community of Valley Village. On April 26, authorities discovered the body of Menashe "Manny" Hidra, a 53-year-old man, inside his apartment after being alerted by a friend concerned for his well-being. The LAPD has issued a call for public assistance, providing a description of the suspect and part of the scenario leading to Hidra's death, as reported by LAPD HQ.
LAPD Detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in locating the suspect responsible for a homicide. On April 26 around 2:30 pm, officers responded to a welfare check in the 12600 block of Riverside Dr. Upon arrival officers located a male victim inside his apartment deceased. pic.twitter.com/doJZmGzRBF
— LAPD HQ (@LAPDHQ) April 30, 2025
Surveillance footage from the incident reveals the suspect may have forced his way into Hidra's home through an adjoining empty unit's balcony. At 3:00 a.m., screams and the sounds of a struggle were reported by Matthew Maxfield, a resident in the apartment below. Maxfield told KTLA, "There was screaming, and I called our security and, also, right after that, I called the police." Despite his prompt response, the assailant escaped, leaving the building in a state of heightened fear and uncertainty regarding their security.
Residents have reported ongoing security issues at the Ashton Sherman Village Apartments before the murder, including transients sleeping on the premises and broken security systems. Management's reaction to the crisis, thus far, has been perceived as insufficient, sparking further indignation and apprehension amongst the inhabitants. "What are they going to do to keep us safe, what security measures are they taking," one resident expressed to KTLA.
In an effort to expedite the suspect's capture, the LAPD has released a short video segment showing the individual believed to be responsible for Hidra's death. Clad in a dark-colored jacket, white shirt, and blue jeans, the suspect, described as a 30-40-year-old Hispanic male with black hair, was attempting to gain entry into other apartments before Hidra was killed. The LAPD encourages anyone with information to come forward and contact the Operation Valley Bureau at (818) 374-9550, as detailed by ABC7.
