Mohammed A. Kalam, 61

Sept. 29, 2016

Mohammed Kalam, a 61-year-old man from Bangladesh, died Sunday, Sept. 25, after he was shot in the 12600 block of Sherman Way in North Hollywood, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Shortly before midnight on Sept. 24, Kalam was working at the A & D Liquor Mart when two people walked in and demanded money, said Los Angeles Police Det. Steve Castro. Kalam refused to give the thieves money and was shot.

Kalam, a father, was pronounced dead at the scene at 12:12 the next morning, according to coroner's records.

The thieves fled in a car.

Rosa Barrientos, 23, and Maria Inzunza, 25, both Latinas, were each charged Thursday with one count of murder with a special circumstance that the killing was committed during a robbery. The two also face one count of attempted robbery, according to the Los Angeles County district attorney's office. Barrientos faces a weapon allegation.

Prosecutors said Barrientos was convicted of second-degree robbery in 2015. The women are being held without bail.

Anyone with information is asked to call the LAPD's Valley Homicide Bureau at (818) 374-1925. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

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At this time I have a statement to make regarding the shooting that happened where my friend was killed...
The two female suspects have been caught attempting to board an airplane at Burbank Airport. I just came back from the store itself and spoke to the owner and his son as well as a member of the media whom shall remain unnamed at this time.
While on vacation from Philadelphia two gentlemen who had witnessed the robbery taking place, got inside their motor vehicle and reported the robbery from across the street at a Carl's jr.
As the suspects were fleeing the two unnamed gentleman ran a red light in order to pursue the fleeing suspects and get a vehicle description as well as a license plate which were crucial in finding the identity of the two suspects.
From what the owner and his son told me his family is still in shock with the youngest daughter on undergoing psychiatric help due to being in a trans crisis state.
Mr. Kalam had is legendary for being a good father and an incredibly hard worker, he had recently come back from vacation in India and had also become a US citizen earlier in the year. He often worked 2-3 jobs in order to put his two children through college.

— Ernie Mas Sept. 27, 2016 at 10:52 p.m.

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Mohammed A. Kalam, 61

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