HOMICIDE SUSPECT WANTED *UPD* #LASD Homicide Investigators Responded to a Death Investigation,...

HOMICIDE SUSPECT WANTED

*UPD* #LASD Homicide Investigators Responded to a Death Investigation, 2600 Block of W. Avenue N-8, #Palmdale

Los Angeles County Homicide investigators are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death investigation of a 64-year-old female Black adult, who was stabbed and succumbed to her injuries. The incident was reported Thursday, May 14, 2026, at approximately 8:26 p.m. on the 2600 block of West Avenue N-8 in Palmdale. During the course of the investigation, Homicide Investigators were able to positively identify the suspect who committed the murder, as a relative of the victim. Brandon Tyrell Simmons is a named suspect who was seen leaving the location on foot. Suspect Simmons is described as a 33-year-old male Black adult, approximately 5’9”, 180lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a white shirt and gray shorts with white crew neck socks (blue/red stripes).

Suspect Brandon Tyrell Simmons has a want in the system for murder. He also has a history of mental health issues and should be considered armed and dangerous.

There is no additional information available at this time. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org

Forwarded by: Sheriff's Information Bureau Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department 211 West Temple Street Los Angeles California 90012 http://www.lasd.org 213-229-1700 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE BELOW*

DATE: Thursday, May 14, 2026

REPORTED AT: Approximately 8:25 p.m.

LOCATION: 2600 block W. Avenue N-8, Palmdale VICTIM: Female Adult

SUSPECT: Unknown

UNIT: Homicide Bureau – Lieutenant Michael Modica

NARRATIVE: Los Angeles County Sheriff's Homicide detectives are responding to the 2600 block W. Avenue N-8 in the city of Palmdale regarding a death investigation. The incident was reported on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at approximately 8:25 p.m.

The victim was transported to a local hospital and pronounced deceased. There is no additional information available at this time.