Ricardo Ernesto Monterrosa, a 31-year-old Latino, was tragically shot to death on September 30, 2016, in the 8500 block of South Broadway in the Broadway-Manchester area of Los Angeles. According to the Los Angeles County coroner’s records, Monterrosa was taking a break from work and had just walked out of a thrift store when he was approached by a Latino male who shot at him multiple times. The assailant then fled the scene in a dark-colored sedan, heading northbound on South Broadway.
Monterrosa was rushed to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 10:04 p.m.
The suspect in Monterrosa's murder was described as a young Latino male in his 20s, wearing a hooded sweatshirt. Despite the detailed description and the efforts of the Los Angeles Police Department's Criminal Gang Homicide Division, no arrests have been made in connection with the case. The investigation remains open, and authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers.
The case has drawn attention due to the circumstances surrounding Monterrosa's death and the ongoing search for his killer. The lack of arrests and the continued investigation highlight the challenges faced by law enforcement in solving such crimes. Monterrosa's family and friends continue to seek justice, hoping that new leads will eventually lead to the apprehension of the suspect responsible for his untimely death.
