David John Flores Jr., 33
David Flores Jr., a 33-year-old Latino, was fatally shot Monday, July 9, near 228th and Figueroa Streets in Carson, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
A passing motorist saw a stopped car in the left turn lane with the driver slumped over the steering wheel about 10:37 a.m., according to a Sheriff's Department news release.
The passerby called 911,and when authorities arrived, they saw Flores in the vehicle with a gunshot wound to the torso.
He was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Investigators said there was no motive or witnesses to the shooting.
Anyone with information about the attack is asked to contact the sheriff’s homicide bureau at (323) 890-5500. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.
--Los Angeles Times
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