Jose Albert Holguin, a 31-year-old Latino, was shot and killed Tuesday, Jan. 8, near East 1st and South Soto streets in Boyle Heights, according to Los Angeles County medical-examiner coroner’s records.
About 6:40 p.m., Holguin was riding in a car with another person when they stopped outside a liquor store, said Los Angeles Police Det. Jose Ramirez.
Holguin got out of the vehicle, then came back with a gunshot wound.
The other person drove him to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 7:14 p.m., according to coroner’s records.
Police said no arrests have been made and did not provide a suspect description.
Anyone with information is asked to call detectives at (323) 342-8960. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477