Man Shot Dead While Walking Dog in Los Angeles

Man Shot Dead While Walking Dog in Los Angeles
Businessess in Los Angeles place wood in from of windows to prevent crime on Nov. 5, 2020. (John Fredricks/The Epoch Times)
City News Service
3/12/2022
Updated:
3/12/2022

LOS ANGELES—A 52-year-old man was shot dead while walking his dog on March 12 in the Mid-City community of Los Angeles, authorities said.

The man and his dog were walking at about 5 a.m. near the corner of Genesee Avenue and Saturn Street, when a dark-colored sedan approached and stopped at the northwest corner of the intersection, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) reported.

A suspect exited the car, and words were exchanged. The suspect then fired multiple shots at the 52-year-old man. The suspect got back into the sedan and drove the vehicle northbound on Genesee Avenue.

The victim was discovered at about 6:15 a.m. by a passerby, who called 911.

The dog was not injured and returned home on its own.

LAPD West Bureau homicide detectives urged anyone with information regarding the shooting to call them at 213-382-9470 or Crime Stoppers at 800- 222-8477.