East Los Angeles Station deputies responded to the 3900 block of Whittier Boulevard regarding a gunshot victim call. Deputies arrived at the location and found the victim lying on the ground with apparent gunshot wounds.
The gunshot victim was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
Investigators learned there was a second male victim at the location when the shooting occurred who was not struck by gunfire.
The shooting is being investigated as gang related.
A firearm was recovered at the scene.
The investigation is ongoing and there is no additional information available at this time.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org
Source: Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
Previous Information
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Homicide investigators are responding to the 3900 block of Whittier Blvd., in East LA to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting death of a male adult. The incident occurred on Monday, May 15, 2023 at approximately 11:15 PM.
The victim was transported to a local area hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
There is no additional information available at this time.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org
DATE: Monday, May 15, 2023
TIME: 11:15 PM
LOCATION: 3900 blk Whittier Blvd., East LA
VICTIM: Male Adult
UNIT: Homicide Bureau – Lieutenant Camacho
Source: Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
