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Man Fatally Shot Near Cerritos Chick‑fil‑A as LASD Opens Homicide Probe

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has sealed the scene, collected evidence, and sought public tips to identify a suspect.

Overview

  • Deputies responded to a shooting in the 18600 block of Gridley Road near the Chick‑fil‑A and found a man with a gunshot wound who was taken to a hospital and later pronounced dead.
  • The LASD Homicide Bureau is leading the active investigation and has cordoned the area while officers documented the scene and gathered evidence.
  • Aerial footage and on‑scene reporting showed patrol cars, police tape, stopped vehicles, and evidence markers near the restaurant’s drive‑thru lane.
  • No suspect, motive, or arrests have been announced and investigators have asked anyone with information to call LASD Homicide at 323‑890‑5500.
  • The investigation could affect local traffic and public safety in the short term as detectives follow leads and process evidence, and officials warn residents to expect updates as the probe continues.