Homicide investigators are continuing their investigation into the murder of a 54-year-old male Hispanic in the 5600 block of Everett Avenue in the city of Maywood.
On October 05, at approximately 2:20 AM, the victim and an acquaintance were walking on Everett Avenue on their way to the store when the suspect, a male Hispanic, 25-35 years old, approached them on a bicycle and started talking to the victim. The conversation escalated to an argument at which time the suspect shot the victim multiple times with a handgun. The suspect then rode away north on Everett Avenue and out of view.
Deputies arrived on scene along with L.A. County fire and paramedics. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. The acquaintance was not injured.
The motive for the shooting is not known at this time. The murder weapon has not been recovered.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.
The investigation is still ongoing and there is no further information at this time.
Written By
Deputy Dangelo Robinson
Sheriff’s Information Bureau – Newsroom
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
Hall of Justice - First floor
211 W. Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-229-1700
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DATE: Friday October 5, 2018
TIME: 2:22 a.m.
LOCATION: 5600 Block of Everett Avenue, Maywood
VICTIM: Male Adult
SUSPECT: Unknown
UNIT: Homicide Bureau – Lieutenant Corina
NARRATIVE:
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Homicide detectives are responding to investigate the shooting death of a man. The incident occurred on Friday October 5, 2018, at approximately 2:22 a.m., on the 5600 block of Everett Avenue, Maywood.
The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
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
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Deputy Marvin Crowder
Sheriff’s Information Bureau – Newsroom
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
Hall of Justice - First floor
211 W. Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-229-1700
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