(L.A.) Joseph Tamburello, 32, Died From Gunshots

Case Number: 2024-14686

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 32-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred in a vehicle in North Hollywood.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Joseph Tamburello of Glendora.

Manner of Death: Homicide

Cause of Death: Multiple Gunshot Wounds

RIP JOSEPH PAUL TAMBURELLO (January 27, 1992 – September 16, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday at 4:56 a.m.

Authorities have identified Sean Griffin, 37, as the man shot and killed by police following an extended shootout through a North Hollywood neighborhood.

LAPD is investigating the officer-involved shooting, which occurred near a parking structure by a school and childcare center close to Victory Boulevard. According to police, Griffin had fired into an occupied vehicle before officers arrived, killing Joseph Tamburello, 32.

The incident began around 4:50 a.m. when officers responded to a report of an assault with a deadly weapon at the intersection of Victory Boulevard and Bellingham Avenue. Witnesses told police that Griffin had fired into the vehicle, fatally wounding Tamburello.

When police arrived at the scene, they encountered Griffin armed with a firearm. He pointed the weapon at officers, prompting the first officer-involved shooting. Griffin fled on foot and was shot at again by responding officers after confronting them.

The chase ended when Griffin entered a nearby parking structure and again pointed his weapon at officers, leading to a third exchange of gunfire. Griffin was struck and pronounced dead at the scene.

Police recovered a loaded firearm near Griffin, along with additional rounds on his person. No officers were injured during the incident, and it remains unclear whether Griffin fired any shots at police.

Video released by LAPD on October 18, 2024

North Hollywood Area OIS 9/16/24 (NRF047-24)