Lira was found dead in his yard at 9:15 p.m, said Ed Winter, a spokesman for the coroner's office. Winter said authorities believe Lira may have been beaten and shot during a home invasion and robbery.
-- Anthony Pesce
Christobal Arteaga Lira, 32
Christobal Lira, a 32-year-old Latino, was beaten and shot in the 9700 block of Sunland Boulevard in Shadow Hills and died Tuesday, Aug. 18, according to Los Angeles coroner's officials.