On October 12, 2024, at approximately 12:09 a.m., John Garcia, a 35-year-old resident of El Monte, California, was fatally shot at the Silver Dollar Saloon, a sports bar located on the 10700 block of Lower Azusa Road. El Monte Police Department officers responded to reports of gunfire and, upon arrival, were directed inside the establishment where they found Garcia unresponsive with multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
In addition to Garcia, two women sustained gunshot injuries during the incident. One was transported to a local hospital and was reported to be in stable condition. The other injured woman left the scene before authorities arrived, and investigators are actively attempting to locate her to gather more information about the events that transpired.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has classified Garcia's death as a homicide resulting from multiple gunshot wounds. As of now, no arrests have been made, and authorities have not publicly identified any suspects. The investigation is ongoing, with detectives seeking assistance from the public. Anyone with information regarding the shooting is urged to contact the Sheriff's Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or via their website at lacrimestoppers.org.
The tragic death of John Garcia has left the El Monte community in mourning. A memorial page has been established in his honor, where friends and family have lit candles and shared memories, reflecting on the life of a man lost to senseless gun violence.
