Overview
- A motorist searching for parking discovered a man lying in the middle of Murrieta Avenue near Hart Street and called 911, prompting officers to respond and paramedics to pronounce him dead.
- Investigators later determined the cause of death was a gunshot wound after initially observing an apparent head injury at the scene.
- Detectives recovered multiple shell casings and found a toolbox about 50 feet from the body but have not recovered a firearm or tied the toolbox to the case.
- The victim remains a John Doe described as a possibly Hispanic male; police have not released an identity, age, suspect information, motive, or confirmed weapon.
- LAPD Robbery‑Homicide detectives are canvassing residents for witnesses and video and are urging anyone with information to contact the department as the investigation continues.