A weekend afternoon at one of Cerritos' busiest shopping corridors turned deadly Saturday when a man was shot in the 18600 block of Gridley Road near the Los Cerritos Center, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
The shooting was reported at about 4 p.m. Deputies say the man was rushed to a hospital, where he later died. The area was temporarily shut down as investigators flooded the scene and urged the public to steer clear.
What Investigators Say
Details remain scarce. According to NBC Los Angeles, detectives had not released any suspect description in the hours after the shooting and have not publicly said what may have sparked the gunfire. Deputies remained on scene into the evening as the homicide investigation continued.
Where It Happened
The shooting took place along Gridley Road near the Los Cerritos Center, a major shopping hub in the city. The City of Cerritos' business spotlight lists the Chick-fil-A at 18605 Gridley Road, placing the incident in a heavily trafficked retail strip, according to the city's website.
How to Help Investigators
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact its Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can reach out to LA Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477).
