Deadly shooting in Monrovia under investigation
Homicide detectives with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department are investigating the death of a man on the 700 block of West Duarte Road in Monrovia. The incident was reported at approximately 9:22 p.m. on Sunday, according to a news release from the Sheriff’s Information Bureau.
Officers from the Monrovia Police Department responded to the scene after receiving a report of the shooting. The male adult victim was transported to a local hospital and pronounced dead, according to LASD.
According to Fox 11, video from shortly after officers arrived shows first responders taking a second man on a stretcher into an ambulance. The man appeared to be suffering from a wound to the leg and was being transported to a medical facility. His involvement in the incident remains unclear.
Sheriff’s officials have not provided information on a possible suspect or motive for the shooting. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are seeking any information that could assist in identifying those responsible for the crime.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the department’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Additionally, those who wish to remain anonymous can call LA Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit lacrimestoppers.org.