In the city of Bell, what was initially thought to be a straightforward car accident has taken a sinister turn, leading to a homicide investigation by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Late Wednesday night, authorities were called to the scene of a vehicular incident at the intersection of Florence Boulevard and Vinedale Avenue. There they found a severely damaged vehicle ablaze.
Upon arrival, emergency responders discovered the male driver of the vehicle had been ejected and was unfortunately pronounced dead at the scene. The initial assessment pointed toward a tragic but common traffic fatality.
However, the turn of events unfolded as Bell Police Department’s traffic investigators noted bullet holes piercing the passenger side of the car. Closer inspection of the victim revealed a potential gunshot wound in the upper torso area.
While Lt. Steve DeJong communicated the unusual findings, further details including the identity of the victim and information regarding potential suspects remain undisclosed as the investigation continues.
Source: KTLA Los Angeles