The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is seeking assistance from the public in the grim investigation of the death of Estevan Mejia, a 34-year-old man found with gunshot wounds in South El Monte earlier this week. Mejia's lifeless body was discovered in the 300 block of Durfee Avenue on October 1, triggering a homicide investigation that is still underway. As reported by KTLA, officials have noted an alarming absence - Mejia's vehicle, a 2006 gray/silver Toyota Corolla sedan, is also missing.
In the wake of the shooting found with fatal wounds was Mejia, according to the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department. Constant reminders of the violent crime scene echo, with the vehicle that remains missing being integral to the case. The sheriff's department has released the California license plate number of the missing vehicle, 5VSW902, urging anyone who may spot it to come forward. With details on the suspect still under wraps, the focus intensifies on locating the Toyota Corolla, as noted by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
Investigators are actively encouraging anyone with information about the case or whereabouts of the vehicle to connect with LASD Homicide Sgt. Joseph Iberri or Det. Amber Montenegro by calling 323-890-5500. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous have the option to relay information through L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at lacrimestoppers.org.
