A man was found shot to death early Thursday on a typically quiet residential block in Pico Rivera, authorities said, turning a pre-dawn call into a homicide investigation.
Deputies from the Pico Rivera Sheriff’s Station responded at about 5:16 a.m. to the 9500 block of Aldrich Street, where they discovered the wounded man and pronounced him dead at the scene, according to KTLA. No information about a possible suspect or motive was immediately available.
Investigators Seek Tips
Detectives with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau are asking for the public’s help as they work to piece together what happened in those early morning hours.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can reach LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit information online through LA Regional Crime Stoppers.
Where the Shooting Occurred
The killing took place along a residential stretch of the 9500 block of Aldrich Street. That area is served by the Pico Rivera Sheriff’s Station at 6631 Passons Boulevard, according to the City of Pico Rivera website. Officials have not yet released the victim’s name, saying detectives are still processing the scene and notifying relatives.
Local Context
The slaying lands amid heightened concern about gun violence in Pico Rivera after other deadly incidents in recent months, including an August gas-station killing for which the county approved a tip reward. Authorities say there is no indication that the cases are connected, but they are urging residents with home security or dash-cam footage from the Aldrich Street area around the time of the shooting to share it with investigators.
Homicide detectives continue to investigate. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the LASD Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500 or submit an anonymous tip to LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
