Archive for Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Lancaster man found dead with arrow in his chest
A Lancaster man was found dead early this morning on a city street with an arrow through his chest, authorities said today.
Passersby spotted the body of Angel Martinez, 62, about 1:45 a.m. and called for help, telling Los Angeles County sheriff’s officials they believed a pedestrian had been struck by a car.
Authorities responding to the scene at 13th Street East and Avenue K in Lancaster instead found the man dead with an arrow through the front of his chest, said Los Angeles County sheriff’s Deputy Maribel Rizo.
She said there was no evidence of a traffic collision. Earlier today authorities had said they believed the dead man was a transient, but later they said he had a residence in Lancaster.
Martinez’s death is being investigated as a homicide, Deputy Oscar Butao said.
Investigators are seeking information and may be reached at (323) 890-5500.
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