The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is turning to the public for help, posting fresh video and images on Thursday in a renewed push to identify suspects in the killing of Daniel Ursitti. Ursitti was found dead in Altadena in March 2023, and detectives say the case remains under active investigation. The Homicide Bureau released surveillance stills and a short news conference clip as part of the new appeal.
What the sheriff released
In a post on the department's Facebook page, the Homicide Bureau shared still images and a short news conference in which Lt. Michael Gomez directly appeals for tips and asks viewers to come forward, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. The department said the images may show people or a vehicle connected to the case and urged anyone with information to contact detectives. The post, uploaded on Thursday, includes instructions for submitting tips.
Victim and timeline
County coroner records show Daniel Anthony Ursitti, 27, was found dead on March 22, 2023, and list the location as 709 W Owen Court in Altadena, per the Los Angeles Times' Homicide Report. The case has remained under investigation since his death, and no arrests have been publicly announced. The Homicide Report preserves case details while detectives continue to seek leads from the community.
How to help
Anyone with information was asked to contact the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500; anonymous tips may be submitted to LA Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Detectives asked tipsters to reference the Ursitti investigation so leads can be routed to the correct team. Tips can also be sent through the LA Crime Stoppers P3 Tips app or website.
Detectives' renewed push
The renewed public appeal comes nearly three years after Ursitti's death; investigators did not say whether new evidence prompted the release. Detectives said even small pieces of information, such as a license plate sighting, a time stamp, or a recollection of the people shown, could help move the probe forward.
