Authorities are looking for the person who shot and killed a man in Covina while he was out for a walk with his family.
The Covina Police Department reports that the incident occurred on June 22 at approximately 9:35 p.m. in the vicinity of the 1100 block of East Wanamaker Drive.
The victim, who was only given his name, 28, was out for a stroll with his spouse and their three kids, who were twin boys and an 11-year-old girl.
An argument broke out when a male suspect suddenly walked up to them and started to stand between the victim and his wife.
According to the police, the suspect then took a revolver out of his belt and shot the victim twice. After striking the victim in the chest, the gunman quickly left the scene.
The victim was taken to a nearby hospital by police, who used life-saving techniques on him before he passed away from his wounds.
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Investigations are still ongoing into the circumstances surrounding the tragic gunshot. In the hopes that someone would recognize the suspect, a police sketch of the man was made public.
The gunman is identified as a guy Hispanic who is between the ages of 20 and 25. He has a slender physique and is about 5 feet 5 inches tall.
Det. Preciado’s number to report any information on the case is 626-384-5622.
Anonymous tips can be sent online at lacrimestoppers.org or by calling 1-800-222-8477 to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers.
