A man has been reported dead after a shooting incident at a Pico Rivera gas station, sparking a manhunt for the unidentified suspect who is still at large. According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, deputies rushed to the scene at the Shell gas station just before 9 p.m. Thursday, following reports of gunfire. The address provided for the incident was the 9400 block of Washington Boulevard, near the intersection with Passons Boulevard, as noted in an article by CBS News Los Angeles.
The confrontation began when a man in a black pickup truck was seen exchanging words with a pedestrian. After the driver parked at the gas station, the argument continued, eventually leading to the pedestrian drawing a weapon and shooting the victim multiple times. Witnesses at the scene told FOX LA they heard at least five shots.
The victim was then transported to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead, as reported by ABC7. Authorities have yet to release a description of the suspect. They are continuing to investigate the motives behind the shooting.
In the meantime, LASD's Homicide Bureau is urging anyone with information to come forward and help in apprehending the gunman. The LASD contact number for tips is (323) 890-5500, with an anonymous option available via Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477, as provided by ABC7.
