Father, 21, Found Fatally Shot In Van Nuys Carport
VAN NUYS (CBSLA.com) — Police Wednesday were investigating the fatal shooting of a 21-year-old man in the San Fernando Valley.
Officials received a shots fired call just before 11:10 p.m. Tuesday in the 14000 block of Gilmore Street and area of Hazeltine Avenue.
When officers arrived on scene they were unable to locate a victim, and left about 15 minutes later to respond to another call.
At 11:44 p.m., the victim's aunt contacted police after finding her nephew shot multiple times, including in the head, inside a carport.
"Our investigation revealed that the victim lived inside the carport, he had been transient," LAPD Lt. Jim Gavin said. "We are still determining if he had any association with any gang."
Authorities identified the victim as Javier Indalecio. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The family said Indalecio, who was a father in his 20s, was not involved in a gang but had an alcohol problem, which is why did not live with them.
According to authorities, the man was drinking beer at the time of the incident.
The motive for the shooting remains under investigation.
No suspect description was given, and the murder weapon has not been recovered.
Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact the LAPD at (818) 374-0040.
