Man, 62, Killed in Drive-By Shooting in Los Angeles County

Man, 62, Killed in Drive-By Shooting in Los Angeles County
Police tape seen in a file photo. (John Fredricks/The Epoch Times)
City News Service
5/21/2023
Updated:
5/21/2023
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LOS ANGELES—A 62-year-old man was shot dead by two suspects who drove up in a sedan as he was about to exercise on his bike May 21 morning in the unincorporated Firestone Park community of Los Angeles County, authorities said.

The shooting was reported at 6:27 a.m. in the 9400 block of Parmalee Avenue, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department reported.

Sheriff’s officials said the man left his home to exercise on his bike when he was approached by a light-colored sedan. Two men exited the vehicle and shot at him several times, the department said.

Deputies dispatched to the location found the man lying on the ground suffering from gunshot wounds to his upper body. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The sheriff’s Homicide Bureau urged anyone with information about the death to call them at 323-890-5500. Callers who choose to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 877-222-8477.