Jorge Anthony Garcia, a 35-year-old Latino male, was fatally shot on January 5, 2021, in Westlake, California. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s records list the location near 609 S. Saint Paul Ave. and note that he succumbed to his injuries at the scene after being shot in the early hours of the morning. Authorities classified the death as a homicide.

The Los Angeles Police Department said witnesses heard multiple gunshots and saw a vehicle speed away, and detectives recovered surveillance footage from nearby businesses and residences while conducting interviews. Investigators treated the incident as a targeted attack. No arrests were reported and the investigation remained open, with law enforcement asking anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone knew Jorge, saw activity around 609 S. Saint Paul Ave. on January 5, 2021, or has information that could help the investigation, please contact the LAPD.