Mario Montoya, 38, of Bell Gardens was fatally shot on June 30, 2018 while walking near his home in the 4200 block of Live Oak Street in Cudahy. Deputies arrived after a call about a gunshot victim at 11:17 p.m. and found Montoya on the sidewalk; he was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead at 11:47 p.m.

Investigators reported no immediate description of a suspect and no information on whether the shooter was on foot or in a vehicle. Neighbors heard gunfire but no witnesses provided details about the shooting, and no arrests or suspects have been identified. His stepsister Denise Gonzalez organized a fundraiser to help with funeral expenses.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau is asking anyone with information to come forward. If anyone knew Mario or has information about that night, please share what you know with investigators.