Homicide

***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE***

Date: April 1, 2010
Contact: Press Information Officer Mike Dekowski
Subject: Homicide

Santa Fe Springs, CA – On April 1, 2010 at approximately 8:40am, a homicide occurred inside the Angelo’s Burger restaurant located at 9135 Norwalk Boulevard in Santa Fe Springs. The victim, a male Hispanic in his 30’s, was ordering food at the counter when the assailant entered the restaurant and fired several shots at him. The victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. The suspect fled the scene on a BMX type bicycle, and was last seen northbound on Norwalk Boulevard.

Detectives are aggressively investigating this case; however anyone with information is encouraged to call the Whittier Police Department at (562) 945-8250.



Additional media inquiries may be directed to Officer Mike Dekowski at 562-505-6983.