Homicide investigation underway after man found shot to death in East Los Angeles

Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in East Los Angeles early Saturday morning. 

According to Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, the shooting was reported at around 5 a.m. in the 1000 block of South Arizona Avenue. 

Deputies arrived to the scene and found a man suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body. He was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. 

The victim was identified as 31-year-old Los Angeles resident Christopher Soto.

There was no motive or suspect information immediately available. 

Anyone with information on the incident was asked to contact investigators at (323) 890-5500.