What to Know
- Sixty-one-year-old Dr. Hamid Mirshojae was shot and killed Aug. 23 as he left his medical practice in Woodland Hills.
- Four people, including the doctor’s ex-wife, have been charged in connection with the murder in the parking lot on Topanga Canyon Boulevard.
- Investigators say they believe those arrested conspired to commit murder, culminating in the deadly ambush.
- Court records show Ahang Mirshojae and her former husband have been in several expensive legal disputes for years.
Doctor’s Ex-Wife Charged with Murder
The ex-wife of a doctor killed in an ambush shooting in the parking lot of his Woodland Hills medical clinic made her first court appearance Monday since she was charged in what authorities call a murder-for-hire plot.
Fifty-three-year-old Ahang Mirshojae was charged with murder, including special circumstances of lying in wait and murder for financial gain, in the Aug. 23 killing of 61-year-old Dr. Hamid Mirshojae, according to the LA County District Attorney’s Office. She is one of four people charged in connection with the case.
Arraignment Postponed
Mirshojae appeared in a downtown Los Angeles courtroom for arraignment Tuesday morning, but the proceeding was postponed to Jan. 6. In a brief statement outside court, attorney Donald Marks was asked whether his client was surprised by her arrest.
"Very much so," said Marks.
Marks declined to comment when asked whether she knew the other individuals arrested in the investigation.
"I believe that Miss Mirshojae is innocent," he said. "Secondly, I believe the evidence will show that she did not commit these crimes."
Family’s Grief
Ahang Mirshojae was arrested after investigators spent hours searching her home Thursday in Calabasas. She remains jailed without bail.
"Immediately I start thinking about my nephews and nieces," said Alireza Mirshojae, the victim’s younger brother. "Their father was killed, and now their mother was the cause. I still can’t digest it. I don’t understand."
Accused Shooter and Co-Conspirators
Alireza continued, "Taking somebody’s life, it’s beyond me. It’s like I can’t understand how could somebody feel so much anger and resentment, and I don’t understand how someone would feel to do something like this."
Sarallah Jawed, 26, and 41-year-old Evan Hardman, who was arrested in Texas, were charged with murder in the attack in a parking lot in the 5900 block of Topanga Canyon Boulevard, near Warner Center Park. Detectives said at the time they believed the doctor was specifically targeted.
Legal Disputes
Court records show Ahang Mirshojae and her former husband have been in several expensive legal disputes for years, including ongoing fights in 2024 over the resolution of their divorce from more than a decade ago. Investigators have not confirmed that any of those events were connected with the murder.
Conspiracy and Murder for Financial Gain
Hochman said the links between the defendants will be detailed at some point, but called the killing a case of murder for financial gain.
"The horror and betrayal of this crime are beyond words," Hochman said in a statement. "The depth of the deceit and violence involved in this case is chilling, and we will not rest until justice is served."
Conclusion
The investigation into the murder of Dr. Hamid Mirshojae is ongoing, with authorities working to uncover the motivations and relationships between the accused. The family of the victim is still reeling from the loss, and the community is left to wonder how such a senseless act of violence could occur.
FAQs
Q: What happened to Dr. Hamid Mirshojae?
A: Dr. Mirshojae was shot and killed on August 23rd in the parking lot of his medical clinic in Woodland Hills.
Q: Who is accused of his murder?
A: Ahang Mirshojae, the doctor’s ex-wife, and three others, including the accused shooter, are charged with his murder.
Q: What is the motive behind the murder?
A: Authorities believe the murder was committed for financial gain.
Q: What is the current status of the investigation?
A: The investigation is ongoing, with authorities working to uncover the motivations and relationships between the accused.
