Arturo Morelos, 17
Arturo Morelos, a 17-year-old Latino, was found dead of gunshot wounds Wednesday, June 1, in the 13700 block of Carmenita Road in Santa Fe Springs, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records.
About 8:30 a.m., Whittier police responded to a report of a “man down” along the train tracks near the intersection of Carmenita and Rosecrans Avenue, said Officer John Scoggins. They found Morelos had been shot multiple times, Scoggins said. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 8:42 a.m., according to coroner’s records.
Scoggins said police have not arrested a suspect and are pursuing all leads.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Whittier Police Department at (562) 567-9200. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.
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