Hector Cabrera, a 61-year-old Latino male, was found dead in the desert near Palmdale, California, on April 20, 2025. Deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department responded about 9:30 a.m. to reports of a traffic collision with injuries at a remote location near 47th Street East and Avenue V-4 and discovered Cabrera and another Hispanic male suffering from gunshot wounds. The coroner later ruled Cabrera’s death a homicide from multiple gunshot wounds.

The shooting occurred in the Antelope Valley, roughly seven miles from Littlerock. The second victim, identified as Ever Gonzalez, 38, also died from his injuries. Authorities have not released information about suspects or arrests and have not announced a motive. Investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident.

If anyone in the Palmdale or Littlerock area saw activity or vehicles near 47th Street East and Avenue V-4 on the morning of April 20, 2025, please contact law enforcement with any information.