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Police Hope Public Can Lead Them To Man Accused Of Killing His Girlfriend

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) —  The Los Angeles Police Department is hoping the public can lead it to a man it says killed his 32-year-old girlfriend on April 12.

Authorities said on that date, around 6 a.m., Rampart patrol officers responded to the 500 block of N. Virgil Avenue for a call about the victim of a gunshot wound. Officers found Lauren Olguin suffering from a gunshot wound.

The investigation revealed that Olguin was involved in an argument with her live-in boyfriend, Philip Policarpio.

During the argumentm the man punched the victim as he held a gun in his other hand then shot the victim and left the location, possibly in a vehicle, police said.

Paramedics declared Olguin dead at the scene.

The suspect is described as Filipino about 5-foot-8 and about 180 pounds.

Policarpio has a tattoo on his chest that says "Only God Can Judge Me." He is also known to wear glasses. The suspect drives a red BMW, 325i sedan, license plate: 7NBY245.

The weapon used is an unknown type revolver. Policarpio is considered armed and dangerous, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Los Angeles Police Department detectives Audelo, Martinez or Pere at (213) 484- 3642.

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