Luis Canedo, 51, was shot and killed in the early hours of Memorial Day, May 26, 2025, in East Los Angeles. Deputies were called about 2:30 a.m. to the 300 block of South Woods Avenue, near East Beverly Boulevard and south of the 60 Freeway, where Canedo and a 41-year-old woman were found with gunshot wounds. Both were taken to a hospital; Canedo did not survive. A coroner case note lists Case Number 2025-08710 and notes he was formally pronounced dead that Monday.

Investigators classified the death as a homicide by multiple gunshot wounds. The woman injured was reported in stable condition while detectives processed the scene and canvassed for evidence and witnesses. Authorities did not immediately offer a motive, and no arrests had been announced; the shooter remained at large. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau.

If anyone knew Luis Canedo or saw activity around South Woods Avenue near East Beverly Boulevard that night, can you share what you know with detectives?