On Monday, August 20, 2012, at approximately 3:13 AM, the 27-year old victim arrived at work and parked his vehicle in the parking lot of the “Valu Plus” grocery store at 15055 Mulberry Drive, Unincorporated Whittier.
As he walked up to the entrance, an unknown male adult approached and brutally shot him multiple times at point blank range without any provocation. The unidentified suspect then fled the location on foot.
This incident was captured on video surveillance.
The suspect is believed to have entered a nearby convenience store shortly before the shooting, where he calmly purchased a fruit punch drink. This was also captured on video surveillance.
Detectives with the Norwalk Sheriff's Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, are seeking the assistance of the public in providing any information leading to the identification and arrest of the suspect.
Anyone with information involving this crime is urged to contact Norwalk Station Detective Shortridge at (562) 863-8711, Extension 5446. Information can also be provided anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477); by texting the letters TIPLA plus the crime tip to CRIMES (274637); or by visiting the Crime Stoppers website at http://lacrimestoppers.org.
Media inquiries can be directed to Norwalk Sheriff’s Station Detective Bureau, Sergeant Andy Ruiz.
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