Last in night in Van Nuys, a disgruntled porn actor went on a violent rampage using "a samurai-style sword," killing one and wounding two at the offices of Ultima DVD Inc.: Porn actor goes on rampage at video production office, police say; 1 dead, 2 wounded.
The killed victim has been identified as 30-year-old Herbert Hin Wong, a native of China who acted in adult films under the name "Tom Dong" and even appeared in several films with the suspect, 30-year-old Stephen Hill:
A native of China, Wong acted in adult films under the name "Tom Dong" and even appeared with Hill in several films. Police investigators said the 30-year-old Van Nuys resident was mortally wounded after coming to the aid of a co-worker who was attacked Tuesday night at the offices of a Van Nuys video production facility.Police are still searching for Hill, and are unsure whether he is nearby or has left the area. He was last seen driving a blue Toyota RAV4 from the facility Tuesday night, The license plate number is 5YTC423. More here: LAPD Steps Up Search for Porn Actor Who Slashed His Co-Workers.
Stephen Hill, 30, has been identified as the suspect in the incident, in which three people were stabbed, authorities said.
Wong was described by industry colleagues as a gentle, soft-spoken man. He appeared with Hill, who acted under the name "Steve Driver," in at least two films, according to one of the companies that employed the men.