Garrett Richard Newell, 35, was fatally shot on September 19, 2021, near 38431 5th St. E in Palmdale. Deputies responding to reports of shots fired found him down in the parking lot of the apartment complex where he lived; firefighters and paramedics transported him to a local hospital and he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. The shooting happened about 8:50 p.m. after Garrett had just left a local fast food restaurant and exited his vehicle prior to parking.

Witnesses reported seeing two male juveniles fleeing the scene, but the gun was not recovered and no suspects were immediately apprehended. No arrests have been announced and the investigation remains open. Garrett is survived by his wife and three daughters; an online fundraiser was set up to help cover burial expenses and support the family.

Does anyone have information about Garrett, the apartment complex, or the events that night that could help detectives?