On July 27, 2024, at approximately 4:22 a.m., Los Angeles Police Department officers responded to a shooting incident near Sixth Street and Wilton Avenue in the Koreatown neighborhood. Upon arrival, they discovered 39-year-old Miguel Juarez of Ontario, California, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the torso. Paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene at 4:35 a.m.
Witnesses reported observing five potential suspects fleeing the location in a vehicle, though no specific description of the vehicle was available. As of now, the Los Angeles Police Department has not announced any arrests or identified any suspects in connection with Juarez's death. The investigation remains active, and authorities are seeking assistance from the public to gather more information.
The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner has classified Juarez's death as a homicide, citing gunshot wounds to the torso as the cause. The motive behind the shooting is currently unknown. Investigators urge anyone with information regarding this case to contact the LAPD's Olympic Station at 213-382-9102 or, during non-business hours, at 877-527-3247. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or via their website at lacrimestoppers.org.
