An early Monday morning turned deadly in Rosemead when a woman was shot and later died at a hospital, according to authorities.
Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies were called just after 6:15 a.m. to the 2400 block of Strathmore Avenue, where they found a woman suffering from gunshot wounds. She was rushed to a hospital and was later pronounced dead. Homicide detectives have been assigned to the case and are canvassing the neighborhood for witnesses and security video as they try to piece together what happened.
What the police say
The shooting was reported at about 6:15 a.m. on the 2400 block of Strathmore Avenue, and the woman died after being transported to a hospital, according to MyNewsLA. Lt. Steve DeJong has been identified as the lead detective on the investigation.
How to reach investigators
Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. The number is listed in the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department directory. In an emergency, callers should dial 911 instead.
Anonymous tips
Those who prefer to stay anonymous can submit tips through LA Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visiting LA Crime Stoppers, which also accepts tips through its mobile app. Crime Stoppers programs keep tipsters' identities confidential and may offer rewards for information that leads to arrests.
Local context
The killing comes only weeks after a large street takeover in Rosemead on April 12 that left four people hospitalized, a violent episode that drew countywide attention and prompted increased patrols in the area, according to the Los Angeles Times. That incident, along with other recent cases around the San Gabriel Valley, has fed growing public concern about safety.
Where things stand
Detectives have not released any suspect description or possible motive at this time, MyNewsLA reports. The Sheriff's Department Homicide Bureau is continuing to investigate and is asking anyone with information, no matter how minor it might seem, to come forward.
