Bernard Ortiz, 46, of Azusa, California, was shot and killed on December 1, 2018, in El Monte. Officers discovered his body in a rear alley in the 11100 block of Bonwood Road after responding around 10:25 p.m.; he was pronounced dead at the scene and the death was classified as a homicide.

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s homicide detectives led the investigation and appealed to the public for information that could identify and apprehend the person or people responsible. In the immediate aftermath there were no arrests or identified suspects reported.

Years after the shooting there were no significant public updates about arrests or prosecutions, and the case remains an open homicide investigation. Anyone with information about Bernard Ortiz’s death is urged to contact the investigators handling the case.