On June 29, 2024, 40-year-old Montebello resident Roland Michael Ortiz was fatally shot in the chest. He was pronounced dead at 8:35 p.m. in a Los Angeles County hospital.
Prior to his death, Ortiz had a history of legal issues. In July 2019, at age 39, he was arrested by the Norwalk Sheriff Substation for possessing a firearm and controlled substances. Later, in May 2022, he was arrested by the Pico Rivera Sheriff Substation on robbery charges.
As of now, there is no publicly available information regarding any arrests or identification of suspects connected to Ortiz's homicide. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not released further details about potential leads or motives.
