Jesus Galicia, 36, of Palmdale, California, was found dead on February 16, 2018, in the Pearblossom area several miles southeast of Palmdale. His body was located near Longview and Pallet Creek roads at about 10:40 a.m. The Los Angeles County coroner recorded at least one gunshot wound to the upper body as the cause of death, and the death was classified as a homicide.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department investigated the shooting, which occurred in the Southeast Antelope Valley. Authorities did not immediately identify suspects or announce arrests, and details about the circumstances at the scene were scarce. The remote, rural setting and a lack of witnesses were reported as challenges to the investigation.

Anyone with information about Jesus Galicia’s killing is asked to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.