Sergio Velez, 49

Sergio Velez, a 49-year-old Latino, was fatally shot Sunday, July 29, in the 900 block of South Osage Avenue in Inglewood, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Velez was found shot in the head and upper torso about 2:20 a.m., police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

His wife, Elsy Velez, told CBS2 through a translator that her wheelchair-bound husband was especially vulnerable. She said she was sleeping when vandals threw flower pots through the windows "and things were landing all over our heads."

Velez then left the home to look for the vandals, family members told police, and he was shot.

Anyone with information about the death of Sergio Velez is asked to call the Inglewood Police Department at (310) 412-5240. Tipsters wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

--  Melissa Leu