Sunday, April 01, 2012

MURDER IN TORRANCE: Man killed in shooting at 20400 block of S. Catalina Street (UPDATED)

24000 Catalina St, Torrance, CA 90502Sheriff's Homicide Bureau detectives are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting death of a man, which occurred on the 20400 block of South Catalina Street, Unincorporated Torrance early Sunday morning. 

Sheriff Homicide Detectives have learned that while the victim was attending a party in the area, he was approached by the suspect in an alley way leading to the party. The suspect produced a handgun and fired multiple rounds at the victim striking him in the upper torso. The victim was transported by friends to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead. 

The initial investigation indicates that this murder does not appear to be gang related. Anyone with information regarding the incident, are urged to call the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Homicide Bureau, at (323) 890-5500. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), or texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org  
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