Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide detectives are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting death of a man. The incident occurred on Monday, August 14, 2017, at 10:30 p.m. on the 10300 block of Fern Street, South El Monte.
Temple Station deputies responded to the 10300 block of Fern Street, South El Monte, regarding an “assault with a deadly weapon/gunshot victim” call. Upon their arrival, deputies learned that the victim was driving in front of the location, when an unknown suspect shot into the vehicle.
The victim drove a short distance and collided into a parked vehicle.
The victim was shot at least one time in the torso.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
The victim is described as a male Hispanic adult.
There is no suspect 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), 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
Written by:
Deputy Kelvin Moody
Sheriff’s Information Bureau – Newsroom
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
Hall of Justice - First floor
211 W. Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-229-1850
_____________Original Press Release_______________
DATE: Monday, August 14, 2017
TIME: 10:53 p.m.
LOCATION: 10400 Block of Fern Street, South El Monte
VICTIM: Male Adult
SUSPECT: Unknown
UNIT: Homicide Bureau – Lieutenant Mendoza
NARRATIVE:
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Homicide detectives are responding to the 10400 block of Fern Street, South El Monte, to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting death of a man that occurred on Monday, August 14, 2017, at 10:53 p.m.
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), 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
Written by:
Deputy Kelvin Moody
Sheriff’s Information Bureau – Newsroom
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
Hall of Justice - First floor
211 W. Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-229-1850
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