Detectives seeking witnesses to fatal shooting

Vernon, CA…On Saturday, October 22, 2016 at approximately 1:09 a.m., a shooting occurred near the intersection of Alameda Street and 38th Street in the City of Vernon. The victim, a 28 year old male adult, suffered multiple gunshot wounds and later succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital. The shooting took place in the middle of the roadway and it is believed that there were other motorists in the vicinity that witnessed the shooting.

The suspect vehicle is a blue/green four door sedan with moderate traffic collision damage to the right rear quarter-panel and rear bumper. The suspect vehicle drove off westbound 41st Street from Alameda Street, with its rear bumper dangling from the left corner.

If you have any information regarding the person(s) involved in this crime, you are encouraged to call the Vernon Police Department at (323) 587-5171.

If you wish to remain anonymous call WeTip immediately at 1-800-782-7463.