Joseph Romero, a 24-year-old Latino, was shot and killed Saturday, June 16, in the 5200 block of Tyler Avenue in North El Monte, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Deputies responded to a report of a shooting about 11:40 a.m. and found the victim lying on the sidewalk suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper torso, sheriff's officials said.
He was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Witnesses reported seeing another man running from the scene, northbound on Tyler Avenue.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.
— Abby Sewell
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