Man Found Fatally Shot in Car at LA County Intersection

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Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department detectives are investigating a homicide that occurred on Friday evening in the Littlerock area. Deputies responded to a report of a shooting near the intersection of 120th Street East and Avenue Q and found a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in the driver's seat of a car. The victim was declared dead at the scene by paramedics, but a suspect or motive has not yet been identified.

Why it matters

Homicides and violent crime remain a concern in parts of Los Angeles County, with the Littlerock area seeing its share of incidents. This latest shooting death will likely prompt renewed calls for increased public safety measures and efforts to address the root causes of violence in the region.

The details

According to the LASD, deputies were called to the intersection of 120th Street East and Avenue Q just before 6 p.m. on Friday after receiving a report of a shooting. When they arrived, they found a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds sitting in the driver's seat of a car. Paramedics declared the victim dead at the scene, but detectives have not yet released the man's identity or provided any details on a suspect or motive for the killing.

• Deputies responded to the shooting call just before 6 p.m. on Friday, April 5, 2026.

What’s next

LASD Homicide Bureau detectives continue to investigate the incident and are asking anyone with information to contact them at (323) 890-5500.