Driver Shot Dead

 
Los Angeles: On Sunday, March 7, 2004, at about 3:10 a.m., the victims were driving eastbound on Cesar Chavez approaching State Street in their Ford Expedition. Unknown suspects pulled along the drivers side of the victims vehicle in an unknown type brown compact vehicle. The suspects for an unknown reason fired several rounds from two different weapons at the victims vehicle. The driver was struck multiple times in the upper torso. The suspects then left the location in an unknown direction. The victim continued to travel eastbound on Cesar Chavez to the 2100 block where he parked the vehicle. The two other occupants were not injured.
The Los Angeles City Fire Rescue Ambulance responded and provided treatment to the victim. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The victims identity has not been released pending a Los Angeles County Coroners investigation.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Hollenbeck Homicide Detectives Ricard or Preciado at 323-526-3091. On weekends and during off-hours, contact the 24-hour toll free number at the Detective Information Desk, at 1-877-LAWFULL (1-877-529-3855).
This news release was prepared by Public Information Officer Sandra Escalante, Media Relations Section, at 213 485-3586.