Authorities Wednesday identified a woman who was shot to death while driving an SUV that was stopped at a red light in Commerce, as detectives continued their efforts to solve the crime.
Melissa Felt, 36, of Pico Rivera was wounded at about 1:25 a.m. Saturday at Telegraph Road and Garfield Avenue, according to the Los Angeles County coroner's office and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
Felt was behind the wheel of a late model, mid-size SUV that had stopped for a red light when an unknown person fired several rounds into the vehicle. She was able to drive a short distance to a convenience store, and was taken to a hospital, where she died, authorities said.
No arrests were reported, and no suspect information was available.
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Anyone with information on the case was urged to call the Sheriff's Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Anonymous tips can be called in to Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or submitted online at lacrimestoppers.org.
