A late night call to Twickenham Avenue ended in a grim discovery Friday in East Los Angeles, where deputies found an unidentified person dead in the 200 block near Via Campo Street, authorities said. Deputies who responded to the scene pronounced the person dead and secured the area while homicide detectives began canvassing for witnesses.
According to a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department news release cited by The Eastsider LA, deputies arrived at about 11:35 p.m. Friday and found the victim dead at the scene. Officials have not released the person's name, age, or gender, and detectives have not provided any details about a suspect or motive as the inquiry continues.
Investigators Seek Tips From the Public
Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau are leading the investigation and are asking anyone with information to contact the bureau at (323) 890-5500. Those who prefer to remain anonymous can call LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip through lacrimestoppers.org. The sheriff’s public phone directory lists the Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500.
What Investigators Have Not Released
Authorities have not disclosed the cause of death while detectives and the county medical examiner continue their work, according to CBS Los Angeles. Investigators have also declined to provide details about any suspect or possible motive at this stage.
Where This Happened
The incident occurred in unincorporated East Los Angeles, a community served by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department rather than the Los Angeles Police Department, per local jurisdiction records. The sheriff operates an East Los Angeles station that covers patrol and investigative duties in that area, according to LA Almanac.
Next Steps in the Investigation
The County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner will review the deceased and determine cause and manner of death before releasing identifying information to the public, the office says. Detectives have not provided an estimated timeline for those processes.
