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Sheriff’s Homicide Detectives are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a man that occurred today in the 1200 block of Santa Anita Avenue, South El Monte.   

Detectives have learned that two additional victims have been located inside of the location.  The victims appear to be adults.

There is no additional information at this time.

The investigation is on-going.  

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), or texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.

Written by:

Ryan Rouzan, Deputy

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Updated Press Release as Follows:

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Sheriff’s Homicide Detectives are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a man that occurred today in the 1200 block of Santa Anita Avenue, South El Monte.   

Detectives have learned that Temple Sheriff’s Station deputies and Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel responded to a structure fire call.  The caller gave information that Molotov cocktails were thrown at the location which is a local business. 

When they arrived at the location deputies and Fire Department Personnel saw a man within the business compound and behind the heavily locked gates of the location, badly burned and trying to escape the fire. Despite rescue personnel’s efforts to rescue the victim he was overcome by flames and succumbed to his injuries.  He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The fire fighter who attempted the victims rescue suffered burns to his face and was transported to a local hospital where he is in stable condition.

The victim’s name is being withheld pending confirmation of his identity and notification to next of kin.

Witnesses reported to have seen a white “Silverado” pick-up truck leaving the scene at the time of the fire.  There is no suspect information.

There is no additional information at this 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), or texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.

Written by:

Deputy Guillermina Saldaña

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4700 Ramona Blvd

Monterey Park, CA 91754

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Original Press Release as Follows:

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DATE: Saturday, April 25, 2015

TIME: 5:28 AM

LOCATION: 1200 Block of Santa Anita Avenue, South El Monte 

VICTIM: unknown gender

UNIT: Homicide Bureau – Lieutenant Lewandowski

NARRATIVE:

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide detectives are responding to the 1200 Block of Santa Anita Avenue, South El Monte , to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a person.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

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), or texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.

Written by:

Grace Medrano, Deputy

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Jim McDonnell, Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department