Police are searching for a suspect connected to a deadly shooting at a sports bar in El Monte.
According to preliminary information released by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, the shooting was reported at approximately 12:09 a.m. Saturday in the 10700 block of Lower Azusa Road.
The victim, only identified as an adult male, was pronounced dead at the scene. It is unclear if anyone else was injured in the incident.
Authorities were unable to immediately provide a suspect description or motive for the shooting.
Video from the scene obtained by KTLA shows a heavy police presence in front of the Silver Dollar Saloon. Officers were seen interviewing witnesses as the area was blocked off due to the investigation.
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Authorities on the scene of a deadly shooting outside a sports bar in El Monte on Oct. 12, 2024. (RMGNews) -
Authorities on the scene of a deadly shooting outside a sports bar in El Monte on Oct. 12, 2024. (RMGNews) -
Authorities on the scene of a deadly shooting outside a sports bar in El Monte on Oct. 12, 2024. (RMGNews)
A pickup truck was seen parked on the sidewalk; however, it was not immediately known if it has anything to do with the shooting investigation.
Silver Dollar Saloon has been open for years and is popular in the community, and many had gathered there to watch the Dodgers win Game 5 of the NLDS against the Padres.
It appears a DJ set was scheduled for after the game at the bar, which closes at 2 a.m.
No additional information was released by police, and anyone with information surrounding the shooting is asked to contact the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau by calling 323-890-5500.
