Man on motorcycle shot and killed in Westlake
Police were searching for a gunman Wednesday afternoon after a man on a motorcycle was shot in killed in Westlake, authorities said.
The motorcyclist was near the corner of Wilshire Boulevard and South Burlington Avenue when he was shot about 1:15 p.m., said LAPD Det. John Motto of the Rampart Division.
It is unknown whether the assailant was on foot or fired from a vehicle.
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The victim, who was pronounced dead at the scene, appears to be a Latino in his 40s, but police have not identified him, Motto said.
In the last 12 months, four people have been killed in Westlake, according to the Times’ Homicide Report.
Anyone with information should call Rampart detectives at (213) 484-3641
(213) 484-3641. Those who wish to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477(800) 222-8477.
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