Joshua Paul Andrade, 27, was found dead on July 14, 2019, near the railroad tracks east of the Rio Hondo River in Pico Rivera, California. A passerby discovered the body and notified authorities; Andrade was pronounced dead at the scene at 8:54 a.m. Investigators reported he appeared to have been shot, with autopsy results pending at the time.

Andrade was known to be homeless and lived in the Pico Rivera area. Records show he had been arrested April 23, 2019, sentenced May 14, 2019, to 175 days for violating post-release community supervision, and released from county jail on July 2, 2019, after serving 47 days. Booking records list prior non-violent, non-serious, non-sexual felonies; it was unclear whether those cases were related to his death.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau had no suspects or motive in initial reports and asked the public for information that could identify the assailant. If anyone knew Joshua, his movements in July 2019, or saw activity near the Rio Hondo tracks that morning, please come forward with tips.