Man Fatally Shot, Then Struck By Multiple Vehicles In South LA

LOS ANGELES, CA — The coroner Saturday released the name of a man who was shot to death on a South Los Angeles street then struck by at least two vehicles.

Eduardo Trujillo, 33, was a Los Angeles resident.

It was initially believed the man now identified as Trujillo died from a hit-and-run crash, Los Angeles Police Department Officer Drake Madison said. The man was then hit by a second vehicle, and that driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation.

However, it turned out the man died from a gunshot wound before he was hit by the vehicles, Madison said.

The death occurred around 1:30 a.m. Thursday at the intersection of Towne and East Vernon avenues, he said.

Police have no suspect information and don't know if the shooting was gang-related, the officer said.

Anyone with information was asked to contact detectives at LAPD's Central Division at 213-486-6606. Tipsters can also call Crime Stoppers at 800- 222-8477.