Pedro Guerrero, 48 and a La Puente resident, was found fatally shot in his car on August 23, 2021, near 1039 N. Hacienda Blvd. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department responded and began an investigation into the shooting.

Family described Guerrero as a loving, devoted father. Within days, investigators identified and arrested 31-year-old Salvador Vasquez, a man reported to have gang affiliations; witnesses helped lead to the arrest on August 26, 2021. Vasquez was charged with second-degree murder and firearm offenses after detectives recovered a loaded firearm and reported he had attempted to evade police.

The killing left Guerrero’s family and the La Puente community grieving. If anyone knew Guerrero, witnessed the shooting, or has information that could help clarify what happened, please come forward.