Man fatally shot in Westlake Village

A man was shot and killed Saturday night while attending a party in Westlake Village, authorities said.

The victim was attending a party in the 31000 block of Kentfield Court when he got into a fight with the suspect, Lt. Liam Gallagher of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said.

The suspect left the location and returned with a handgun about 11:15 p.m., shooting the victim in the upper torso, Gallagher said. The suspect was detained by partygoers and is in custody. 

[Updated 3:05 p.m.: This incident marks the first reported homicide in Westlake Village since The Times' began tracking all homicides in Los Angeles County on the Homicide Report in January 2007.] 

-- Corina Knoll

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[Devin Huang]

the man who was killed was one of our most beloved design instructors, mentors, and friends.. he has inspired and influenced so many designers, educators, and students.. everyone at our school are deeply saddened by this news.. most sincere condolence to his family, colleagues, and friends.. R.I.P.