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LAPD Asking For Public's Help In Fatal Wilmington Shooting

WILMINGTON (CBSLA) — The Los Angeles Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying who's responsible for a fatal shooting.

Police said they responded in the early morning hours of June 16 to a call of shots fired in the 800 block of N. Island Avenue. Once police arrived, they found 18-year-old Jose Guadalupe Vera lying on the sidewalk with multiple gunshot wounds. He died from his injuries at the scene.

The suspect's vehicle was described as a light colored compact vehicle.

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Anyone with additional information is urged to call Detectives Tiffin and Cortez, Harbor Area Detectives, at 310-726-7884 or 310-726-7889. Those wishing to remain anonymous can report submit their tip to Crime Stoppers by calling 800-222-8477.

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