A quiet stretch of East Los Angeles turned into an active crime scene early Saturday when deputies found a man dead with at least one gunshot wound on Whittier Boulevard.
Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies discovered the adult male in the 4700 block of Whittier Boulevard at about 3:25 a.m. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
What Investigators Say
Homicide detectives with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department responded and opened a death investigation, according to CBS Los Angeles. The department said the victim had not yet been identified, and deputies did not release any information about a possible suspect or motive.
Where This Happened
The 4700 block of Whittier Boulevard sits along a busy eastside corridor that has seen previous fatal incidents, the Los Angeles Times' Homicide Report shows. That wider reporting adds context to investigators' appeals for the public to help fill in what happened in the hours before the man was found.
How To Help Investigators
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500, as reported by CBS Los Angeles. The investigation remains active, and deputies are urging anyone who might have video or other tips from the area to come forward to assist detectives.
