Man Shot To Death In Pasadena, Killer At Large

PASADENA, CA — A 35-year-old man was shot and killed early Tuesday in Pasadena, police reported.

Officers responded about 1:25 a.m. to a call of shots fired in the 300 block of East Villa Street and located the victim, later identified as Luis Arita of Los Angeles, in a parked vehicle. He had been shot multiple times, according to Pasadena police Lt. Jesse Carrillo.

Paramedics pronounced Arita, who had ties to Pasadena, dead at the scene, Carrillo said.

The motive for the killing was unknown and no suspects have been identified, the lieutenant said.

Anyone with information about the shooting was urged to call Pasadena police at (626) 744-4241. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers by calling (800) 222-TIPS or at lacrimestoppers.org.

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