Police Ask for Public’s Help in Slaying
Sheriff’s homicide detectives are appealing for the public’s help in identifying those responsible for the slaying of a 20-year-old Bell Gardens man shot outside his home early Sunday.
Alan Melchor was hit shortly after 2 a.m. by gunfire from a blue van southbound on Scott Avenue, Sheriff’s Sgt. Harry Van said.
For the record:
12:00 a.m. June 20, 2003 For The Record
Los Angeles Times Friday June 20, 2003 Home Edition Main News Part A Page 2 National Desk 1 inches; 52 words Type of Material: Correction
Bell Gardens shooting -- A brief in Monday’s California section incorrectly reported that Alan Melchor was 20 years old when he was shot to death Sunday morning in Bell Gardens. He was 18. The brief also incorrectly referred to the location of the shooting as Scott Avenue. It occurred on Scout Avenue.
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