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Francisco Jose Macias, 24

Francisco Macias, a 24-year-old Latino, died Sunday, May 1, less than 15 minutes after he was shot in the 10900 block of Eastwood Avenue in Lennox, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Macias was sitting in a car April 30 about 11:54 p.m. when a person ran up and fired a gun, striking him several times, said Ed Winter, spokesman for the coroner's office.

Authorities were called, and the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Winter had no other information about the shooting.

Anyone with details about the death of Francisco Macias is asked to contact the L.A. County sheriff's homicide bureau at (323) 890-5500.

Tipsters who would like to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (800) 222-8477.

-- Los Angeles Times

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