Man Found Dead In Possible Shooting In Montebello Riverbed

MONTEBELLO (CBSLA) – Police have launched a homicide investigation after a man in his 30s was found dead in a possible shooting in a Montebello riverbed early Wednesday morning.

Montebello police report that a 911 caller discovered the body at approximately 1:36 a.m. along a bike path in the Rio Hondo Riverbed near Roosevelt Avenue and Bluff Road.

Responding officers discovered the victim with head trauma consistent with a shooting. Shell casings and bullets were found feet from the victim, leading investigators to suspect he had been shot, although that was not confirmed. The man had head injuries and was slumped over on the ground near some picnic tables. He has not yet been identified.

There are several homeless encampments nearby, but officials are unsure if the victim is a transient.

The L.A. County coroner's office is conducting an autopsy. There is no word on a motive in the shooting or whether investigators have any suspects.

Anyone with information should call police at 323-887-1200 ext. 262.