A man was found fatally shot Monday evening in Paramount, turning a residential stretch near Orange Avenue into an active crime scene as deputies moved in to investigate.
According to a news release, deputies were dispatched shortly after 6:30 p.m. to the 7200 block of Motz Street, where they found one man dead from gunfire, as reported by CBS Los Angeles. Deputies detained two people at the scene, and homicide detectives were called in to take over the investigation. Authorities asked anyone with information to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.
Investigation and local context
Detectives have not released details about a possible motive or the victim’s identity as they work to piece together what led up to the shooting. For now, key questions remain unanswered while investigators sort through evidence and witness accounts.
Paramount has seen other high-profile incidents in recent months, including a December deputy-involved shooting in which deputies say a man was shot while a child was nearby, as reported by NBC Los Angeles. That case also brought a response from the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau.
How to report tips
Anyone with information about Monday’s killing is urged to contact the LASD Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. Tipsters can also reach Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS. Authorities encourage witnesses to use official channels and provide any details that could help move the investigation forward.
