Hector Urias, a 47-year-old Latino, was fatally shot Wednesday, Sept. 8, in the 3500 block of Santa Anita Avenue in El Monte, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Ed Winter, spokesman for the coroner's office, said Urias was found at an auto repair shop suffering from a gunshot wound at about 5:28 a.m.
He was pronounced dead at the scene, Winter said. The coroner's office had no additional details about the incident.
The Times has contacted investigators to obtain more information about the case and will provide an update as soon as possible.
[Updated at 3:34 p.m., Oct. 12: Sheriff homicide Sgt. Luis Nunez, who is handling the case, said the investigation is ongoing and he is following several leads.
Anyone with information about the death of Hector Urias is asked to contact Nunez or Det. Richard Tomlin at (323) 890-5500. Tipsters who'd like to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.]
— Sarah Ardalani