Authorities are actively investigating a death under "suspicious circumstances" that occurred this past Saturday in Monrovia. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department responded to a call on the 100 block of W. Olive Avenue at roughly 10:40 p.m., finding a deceased male at the scene, as per CBS News Los Angeles. As the incident continues to be examined, details remain sparse.
The initial response was handled by Monrovia Police Officers who had swiftly reacted to a suspicious circumstances call at the same location. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau has since taken charge of the case, looking to unravel the events that transpired leading to the man's death. The Monrovia Police Department shared an update on Instagram, further urging the public "to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500" with any relevant information, as noted in their Instagram post.
According to an update provided by the Sheriff's Information Bureau, there is a concerted effort to thoroughly investigate the matter. However, they have confided that there is "no additional information available at this time." The update also mentions that you may provide anonymous tips via Crime Stoppers, either by phoning, using a mobile app, or employing their website. Details on offering information were shared in a Nixle alert by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
The Homicide Bureau's Lieutenant Oakley is overseeing the investigation, the Sheriff's Information Bureau has stated, reaffirming the gravity and focus being dedicated to the case.
