Man shot to death in the Hollenbeck Area NR14302lp

Los Angeles:  Los Angeles Police Department Hollenbeck Division Homicide detectives are asking for the public’s help in providing any information that would lead to the arrest of the suspect(s) who killed 40-year-old Edgar Pastor.

On August 10, 2014, around 12:15 a.m., the victim was in the area of the 2200 block of Thomas Street when unknown suspect(s) shot Pastor. Edgar Pastor drove away in his vehicle and was involved in a traffic accident in a nearby alleyway.

Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded to the scene and transported Pastor to a local area hospital where he died due to his injuries.

There is no suspect(s) description and there is no further information at this time.

Anyone with information is urged to Hollenbeck Homicide Detectives Palacios or Alfaro at (323) 342-8900.  During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247).  Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477).  Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone.  All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.”  Tipsters may also go to www.lapdonline.org, and click on "Anonymous Web Tips.”