Police: Westlake suspects ride up on scooters, fatally shoot victim
A 25-year-old man was fatally shot in the Westlake District Sunday night and two suspects remained at large Monday morning.
Los Angeles police said the man was shot in the chest near 8th and Park View streets, about a block south of MacArthur Park, at about 9:40 p.m.
Two suspects riding on scooters reportedly approached the victim, according to the LAPD. The victim was reportedly shot in front of family members. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Medical Examiner identified the victim as 25-year-old Miguel Velasquez.
The family was reportedly operating a taco stand at the corner of the intersection when the suspects rode up on scooters and shot the victim.
Police said the shooting may be gang-related. The investigation was ongoing.
