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

Jose Parra, a 35-year-old Latino, was fatally shot Monday, Dec. 12, in the 1100 block of Kristi Court in North El Monte, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Parra, his wife and three children, ages 3, 5, and 6, were returning home about 8 p.m. when they were confronted by an armed man who demanded cash, according to an L.A. County Sheriff's Department report.

Parra handed over the family’s rent money, which was all the money he possessed. The gunman demanded more, according to the report.

The assailant took the family at gunpoint inside the home and shut the mother and three children inside a bedroom. A short while later, they heard gunshots and ran out to find Parra dead on the floor. The intruder had already left the scene, according to the report.

Coroner’s records show Parra was shot four times in the head.

Officials said the shooter …

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