- Wednesday December 15th, 2021 :: 05:02 p.m. PST
**UPDATE** #LASD Homicide Bureau Responded to a Shooting Death Investigation, near Lambert Rd & First Av, unincorp #Whittier
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide detectives are continuing their investigation into the shooting death of a male Hispanic adult.
At approximately 6:52 a.m. Norwalk station deputies responded to the location regarding a man down call. Upon arrival they discovered the unresponsive victim lying on the sidewalk in front of the location. Upon further examination and assistance from paramedics, they discovered he was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the upper torso.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Detectives are canvassing the area for possible witnesses and video surveillance.
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
Forwarded by:
Deputy Alejandra Parra
Sheriff's Information Bureau
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
211 West Temple Street
Los Angeles California 90012
http://www.lasd.org
213-229-1700
**ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE BELOW**
DATE: Wednesday, December 15, 2021
REPORTED AT: Approximately 6:52 a.m.
LOCATION: near Lambert Road and First Avenue in unincorporated Whittier
VICTIM(S): Male Adult
SUSPECT(S): Unknown
UNIT: Homicide Bureau – Lieutenant Charles Calderaro
NARRATIVE:
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Homicide investigators are responding to a shooting death investigation. The incident was reported Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at approximately 6:52 a.m., near Lambert Road and First Avenue in unincorporated Whittier.
The male adult 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
Forwarded by:
Deputy Trina Schrader
Sheriff's Information Bureau
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
211 West Temple Street
Los Angeles California 90012
http://www.lasd.org
213-229-1700
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Alex Villanueva, Sheriff
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