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by: Tony Kurzweil
Posted: Apr 29, 2024 / 05:50 AM PDT
Updated: Apr 29, 2024 / 09:37 AM PDT An investigation is underway after a security guard was wounded in a shooting outside the Encino home of a music executive. The shooting was reported around 2:30 a.m. at the home belonging to Amir Esmailian in the 17500 block of Jayden Lane. Investigators said a 37-year-old security guard was shot multiple times while sitting inside a guard shack on the property. The guard was taken to a local hospital in unknown condition. Three suspects believed to be involved in the shooting all fled before police arrived. "I'm sure whatever happened here was captured on the security camera," said area resident Kimberly who described the neighborhood as safe and affluent. "So that can unfortunately bring danger with it too," she said. Police at the scene told KTLA that Esmailian was home at the time of the shooting but it was unclear if the suspects ever entered the residence. Esmailian is a talent manager, record producer and co-founder of XO Records. He is also co-manager of the label's primary artist, The Weeknd. The house is currently listed for sale at just under $12 million.