In the early hours of Wednesday, December 3, 2025, the life of 26-year-old Angel Chitay Urzua was tragically cut short in a violent encounter in South Gate, California. A Latino male, Urzua was discovered in an alley in the 3700 block of Tweedy Boulevard, near South Carlos Avenue, having sustained multiple gunshot wounds. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department was summoned to the scene at 12:02 a.m., where Urzua was pronounced dead.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's office officially identified Urzua and ruled his death a homicide. The cause of death was confirmed to be the multiple gunshot wounds he suffered. While his surname, Chitay, is noted to be of Guatemalan origin, further details about his personal life and what might have led to the fatal shooting have not been released to the public.
As of now, the investigation into Angel Chitay Urzua's murder is ongoing. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau is leading the inquiry. Authorities have not yet publicly identified any suspects or a potential motive in the case. No arrests have been announced, and details regarding any persons of interest have not been made available. Detectives are continuing to seek information from the public to piece together the events that led to Urzua's death. Anyone with information is encouraged to come forward to assist in the investigation.
