A Pacoima man who was standing in his front yard with friends and family was shot dead, police said Tuesday.
Jorge Rueda was with the group in 11400 block of Magee Avenue when someone fired from a distance around 11:30 p.m. Monday. Rueda was taken to a local hospital, where he died a short time later, the Los Angeles Police Department said.
Since January 2007, at least 30 homicides have been reported in Pacoima, according to a Times database.
Police said detectives have yet to find a motive for Rueda’s slaying. Anyone with information is asked to call Det. Eric Jones or Det. Joshua Byers at (818) 834-3115.
— Robert J. Lopez
Red dots show homicides reported in Pacoima since January 2007. Credit: Los Angeles Times Homicide Report