WHITTIER (CNS) – A 50-year-old Hispanic man was fatally bludgeoned today in Whittier in a possible gang-related attack and a person of interest has been detained, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department reported. Â
The incident in the 11700 block of Fireside Drive was reported around 5:30 a.m, Deputy Tracy Koerner said. Â
Responding deputies found the victim unresponsive in front of his home, Koerner said. Â
Paramedics rushed the victim to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. His name was withheld pending notification of next of kin. Â
The LASD has not yet released any details regarding the person of interest who was detained. Â
The sheriff’s Homicide Bureau urged anyone with information regarding the killing to call them at 323-890-5500. Tipsters can also call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.
