Authorities in Pasadena, California are conducting a homicide investigation after a man was discovered fatally shot off Angeles Crest Highway early Saturday morning. The Pasadena Police responded to a report of a traffic collision on the highway at approximately 3:20 a.m. Upon arrival, they encountered a damaged four-door car parked on the side of the road near mile marker 28.36. Inside the vehicle, officers found a man and a woman.
Tragically, the man had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and succumbed to his injuries despite the efforts of first responders. The police believe the motive behind the shooting was robbery, and the victim has been identified as 32-year-old Jessie Munoz from Los Angeles. The woman in the car managed to escape unharmed. Authorities have determined that the shooter and the victims were not acquainted.
In order to conduct a thorough investigation, sections of the highway were temporarily closed on Saturday morning. Video footage from the scene depicted numerous police vehicles surrounding the Honda on the roadside. Additionally, a van from the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner was observed leaving the area.
The incident has left the community shocked and concerned about the safety of the area. Angeles Crest Highway is a popular route for commuters and recreational activities, making this violent incident particularly unsettling. The police are working to gather evidence and identify the perpetrator responsible for this senseless act of violence. The fact that the victims and the alleged shooter did not know each other raises questions about the motive and the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Local residents and authorities are expressing their condolences to the family and friends of the victim. As the investigation into the homicide continues, the Pasadena Police Department is urging anyone with information to come forward.