We are pleased to see the City offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the remaining suspects in the execution-style murder of a clerk at an Echo Park medical marijuana shop. Raymond Lemone Easter, 27, is accused of murdering Matthew Butcher, 27, who was shot and killed on June 24 after three suspects stormed the Higher Path Holistic Care Collective on Sunset Boulevard.

After ransacking the business and stealing money and marijuana, the robbers shot a store worker, Matthew and a security guard. Matthew died from his injuries and the guard is in recovery. Another suspect in the case, Daniel Hinton, 31, was arrested and charged with murder and attempted murder. Police are also looking for information about the third suspect and driver of a getaway car.

Matthew was the son of Julie Butcher, regional director for SEIU 721, the Southern California Public Service Workers Union, which represents many city employees, including LAPD civilian personnel. The LAPPL Board of Directors joins Julie’s many friends and colleagues throughout the city in expressing its profound sympathies for the senseless death of her son. We are also determined to do all things possible to bring the killers to justice.

Anyone with information in the case is asked to call LAPD's Robbery Homicide Division Detectives Dennis English or James King at (213) 486-6890. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7.

Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting “LAPD” plus their message to 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads). Additionally, you may submit your tip online via the Crime Stoppers website.