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Investigation Underway Following Fatal Shooting In El Monte

EL MONTE (CBSLA) — Authorities on Monday were investigating a fatal shooting that occurred during the early morning hours, just prior to 1 a.m.

The shooting occurred on Gage Avenue in El Monte. The victim, a 34-year-old man, was transported to a medical facility, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

When authorities arrived on scene they found the man suffering from a gunshot wound to the lower torso.

There is no known motive or suspect identified at the time.

Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies asked the El Monte Police Department for assistance in the investigation.

Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.

(© Copyright 2021 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. City News Service contributed to this report.)

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