Crime & Safety
Man Killed in Shooting on Bell Bike Path ID'd
An unidentified man walked up to the victim at the exit of a bike path and opened fire, striking the victim once in his upper body.
BELL, CA — Authorities identified the 24-year-old man fatally shot off a bike path in Bell, authorities said.
He was Raul Cervantes of Bell, according to the coroner's office.
It happened about 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the 5400 block of Gage Avenue, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy Ryan Rouzan.
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An unidentified adult male suspect walked up to the victim at the exit of a bike path and opened fire, striking the victim once in his upper body, Rouzan said.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The suspect fled eastbound on Gage Avenue, Rouzan said.
A description of the suspect was not available.
Authorities urged anyone with information about the shooting to call the Sheriff's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. Anonymous tips can be given by calling (800) 222-TIPS.
— City News Service, photo via Shutterstock
