Vincent Vasquez, a 26-year-old Latino, was shot and killed Sunday, May 4 in the 1400 block of South Alameda Street in downtown, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records.
Officers responded to a parking lot in the area about 3 a.m. after people called to report hearing gunshots, said LAPD Det. Louie Calzadillas.
It is unknown whether multiple people were involved in the incident and if a gunman was on foot or in a vehicle, Calzadillas said.
Vasquez was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead at 3:43 a.m., said Capt. John Kades with the coroner’s office.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Newton Homicide Division at (323) 846-6556. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.