Investigation Underway After Man Fatally Shot in SF Valley Residence

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY -- A man was fatally shot at a residence in the Winnetka area, and police today sought the public's help to solve the crime.

Bilal Bin Abdullah, 43, of Lancaster, died at the scene of the shooting, which was reported about 3 p.m Sunday in the 20000 block of Sherman Way, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

``Preliminary investigation revealed, a male entered the location and confronted Abdullah in the upstairs bedroom,'' police said in a statement.

``Several shots were heard, and the male fled the location in a red or maroon sedan.''

No description was available of the suspect.

Anyone with information on the case was urged to call police at 818-374-9550 or 877-LAPD-247. Tipsters may also call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS, or use the website www.lacrimestoppers.org.

-- City News Service