Gilbert Michael Martinez Sr., 65, was shot and killed on August 5, 2019, near the 1000 block of Durfee Avenue in South El Monte, California. The shooting happened in the early hours of the morning; Martinez was struck multiple times and died shortly after despite attempts to save him. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner classified the death as a homicide.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department led the investigation, canvassing the area for witnesses and collecting evidence from the scene. Investigators later identified and arrested two suspects in connection with the killing; authorities said the suspects and Martinez had a prior altercation that may have escalated into the fatal shooting. The suspects faced charges including first-degree murder and illegal possession of firearms.

If anyone remembers activity near Durfee Avenue in South El Monte around the morning of August 5, 2019, or has information about Martinez’s case, please share what you know with the forum or the Sheriff’s Department.