Eric Hector Sarabia, a 36-year-old Latino, was found dead from gunshot wounds on November 24, 2015, in Norwalk, California. His body was discovered inside a white van parked in the 13900 block of Flatbush Avenue after a passerby reported seeing a man slumped in the vehicle. Deputies located Sarabia in the rear seat with significant trauma to his face and head; investigators later confirmed he had been shot in the face.

The van belonged to Sarabia’s mother and had been given to him as a gift; he had been living in it and parking around the neighborhood for some time. Investigators noted no immediate evidence of bullet holes on the outside of the van, which suggests the shooting may have occurred inside the vehicle. Residents reported hearing gunfire the day before the body was found.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau processed the scene but has not identified suspects or made arrests. Family members described Sarabia as a fun-loving, devoted family man who enjoyed fishing and hiking; his son Phillip expressed deep grief and a desire for justice. If anyone has information about Sarabia’s death, contact the Homicide Bureau or Crime Stoppers.