Mob of 10 people beats Hollywood security guard to death, motive unknown

The incident took place around 2 am when a group of 10 reportedly ganged up on one guard. Daniel Sandifer was 32 years old and a father of two, according to KTLA 5.

“The victim was working at this nightclub, and a large group – for unknown reasons – confronted that security guard, causing him to fall into the street,” commented Los Angeles Police Department West Bureau Homicide Division Detective Samuel Marullo. “At which time the group advanced and kicked and stomped him to death.”

Footage captured on the scene showed attempts by emergency medical services to revive the man.

“It was brutal, that shouldn’t even happen,” remarked a friend of the security guard. “They should’ve just let it go, just walk away. He had a life to live. I don’t know how they felt, but…he got two kids to go home to. Now he can’t even see his kids no more.”

It is not known at this time what may have prompted the dispute and subsequent killing.

Zero arrests have been made so far, and a description for the suspects has yet to come out. The LAPD has requested for anyone who may have pertinent information to reach out.