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Victor Alfonso Infante, 23

Victor Infante, a 23-year-old Latino, was shot and killed Saturday, April 10, in the 3500 block of Monterey Road in Montecito Heights, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

The incident occurred about 11:05 p.m. near Monterey Road and Huntington Drive. Infante and two others were wounded when the car they were in was fired on by someone in a pickup truck, police said. The victims managed to drive to the home of a nearby family member, where they flagged down police.

The three were then taken to a hospital, where Infante was pronounced dead at 11:24 p.m., according to coroner's records.

The other victims were being treated for injuries, police said. Their names were not released, and information about their condition was not available.

Police have not determined a motive for the shooting. Anyone with information is asked to contact LAPD Hollenbeck homicide Dets. Jose Ramirez or Ron Chavarria at (323) 342-8969 or the Hollenbeck watch commander at (323) 342-4100. Tipsters who wish to remain anonymous can contact Crimestoppers at (800) 222-TIPS.

-- Carla Rivera

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