Edgar Ernesto Luna, a 38-year-old Latino, was fatally shot on June 12, 2017, in the 8800 block of Rosecrans Avenue in Paramount, California. According to Los Angeles County coroner’s records, Downey police responded to a call about shots fired in the area around 8:15 p.m. Upon arrival, officers found Luna and another man, Oscar Octavio Nungaray, 44, dead inside a car audio store with gunshot wounds. Both men were pronounced dead at 8:20 p.m.
The incident was reported as a robbery attempt gone wrong, where three armed men entered the business and attempted to rob the owner. During the exchange of gunfire, the business owner shot all three suspects, resulting in the deaths of Luna and Nungaray. The third suspect sought medical treatment for his gunshot wounds at a local hospital and was receiving medical care while being questioned by detectives.
The Downey Police Department conducted an investigation into the incident, determining that the three men had entered the car audio shop with the intent to rob it. The business owner, who was armed, defended himself and his property by shooting the suspects. The surviving suspect's identity was not publicly disclosed, and he was still under investigation at the time. The police urged anyone with additional information to come forward and assist in the ongoing investigation.
No arrests were made in connection to the deaths of Luna and Nungaray, as the incident was classified as a justifiable homicide due to the circumstances of the attempted robbery. The case highlighted the risks associated with armed robberies and the potential for deadly outcomes when business owners take measures to protect themselves. The Downey Police Department continued to gather evidence and testimonies to ensure a thorough understanding of the events that transpired on that fateful evening.
