On the evening of March 14, 2024, at approximately 9:50 p.m., 31-year-old Alfredo Ivan Canelo was fatally shot in Pico Rivera, California. The incident occurred in the 9300 block of Slauson Avenue, between Rosemead and Passons boulevards, where Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies found Canelo lying on the sidewalk near a bus stop. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 10:01 p.m.
According to reports, Canelo and another man were walking when a light-colored sedan approached them.
Occupants of the vehicle opened fire, striking Canelo and causing him to collapse. The second man managed to flee and sought medical attention; however, his current condition remains unclear. The sedan was last seen driving west on Slauson Avenue, and the number of individuals inside the vehicle has not been determined.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has classified Canelo's death as a homicide resulting from gunshot wounds. As of now, no arrests have been made, and authorities have not identified any suspects. Investigators are actively seeking surveillance footage and have urged anyone with information about the shooting to contact the Sheriff's Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or through their website.
In the wake of this tragedy, a GoFundMe account created by Canelo's family describes him as a caring and helpful individual, well-known and beloved in the community. Friends and family remember him as "happy, always smiling, and outgoing," and his death has left a significant void in their lives.
The investigation into Alfredo Canelo's death is ongoing, with detectives working diligently to piece together the events leading up to the fatal shooting. The community remains hopeful that those responsible will be brought to justice.
