Homicide detectives are continuing their investigation into the shooting death of a male Hispanic. The incident occurred Sunday, April 26, 2020 at approximately 5:19 PM, on the 6800 block of San Juan St., Paramount (updated from 5800 blk San Vincente St.).
Deputies assigned to the Lakewood Sheriff's Station responded to the 6800 block of San Juan St., Paramount, regarding a person-down call. Upon their arrival, deputies located the victim lying in the middle of the street suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his torso.
The victim was subsequently pronounced deceased at the scene by rescue personnel.
Preliminary investigation indicates there was a light colored sedan involved in the incident. The sedan was last seen traveling westbound on San Juan Street and out of view.
Detectives are canvasing the area for witnesses and possible video evidence. No additional information is available at this time and the investigation is still ongoing.
If you have any information about this incident, we ask that you please call our Homicide Bureau Investigators 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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Sheriff's Information Bureau
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
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Los Angeles California 90012
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ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE IS AS FOLLOWS:
DATE: Sunday, April 26, 2020
TIME: 5:19 P.M.
LOCATION: 5800 blk San Vincente St., Paramount
VICTIM: Hispanic Male Adult
UNIT: Homicide Bureau – Lieutenant Westphal
NARRATIVE:
Sheriff’s Homicide investigators are responding to the 5800 block San Vincente, Paramount, to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting death of a male Hispanic adult which occurred on Sunday, April 26, 2020, at approximately 5:19 P.M.
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 wish to remain anonymous, call “LA Crime Stoppers” by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), using your smartphone by downloading the “P3 MOBILE APP” on Google play or the App Store, or using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org
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