Jose Gallegos, a 68-year-old Los Angeles resident, was shot and killed near MacArthur Park on February 20, 2022. The shooting occurred about 12:50 p.m. at the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Alvarado Street; Gallegos was struck in the chest and later died at the scene. A second person was shot in the arm and taken to a hospital for treatment.

LAPD investigators responded and have described the motive as unclear. No suspect descriptions were released immediately and no arrests have been announced. The case remains under active investigation and authorities have asked the public for any information that could help.

If anyone witnessed the shooting near Wilshire and Alvarado on February 20, 2022, or has information about the people involved, please contact investigators.