Authorities Tuesday were investigating the shooting death of a man who was found in his vehicle at a Montebello church parking lot.
The shooting was reported around 8:56 p.m. Monday in the 800 block of Garfield Avenue near the Pomona (60) Freeway, according to authorities.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene, said Deputy Kimberly Alexander of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, which is assisting Montebello police in the investigation.
The man was found behind the wheel of a car that had been in a slight collision in the parking lot of Miraculous Medal Church, according sheriff's deputies.
Witnesses told NBC4 it was their vehicle that the man crashed into and when they looked inside, it appeared the man had been shot. Another witness said that he heard at least three gunshots.
There is no suspect or vehicle information at this time.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500 or anonymously submit a tip through Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (8477) or on the website.
