James Joseph Takeuchi, 35, was shot and killed while seated in his car near Fullerton Road and Colima Road in Rowland Heights, California, on December 29, 2024. Emergency responders transported him to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 4:10 p.m. The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office ruled the cause of death a gunshot wound to the head and classified the death as a homicide.

Takeuchi was identified as Native American and was born in Los Angeles County; his mother’s maiden name was Faudoa. The shooting was reported to have been carried out by a woman, but authorities have not released details about any arrests or identified suspects. Homicide detectives continue to investigate, and a fundraiser was started to help with his final farewell.

If anyone has information about the shooting near Fullerton Road and Colima Road on December 29, 2024, please share what you know with investigators.