On October 12, 2024, at about 12:09 a.m., 35-year-old El Monte resident John Garcia was fatally shot at the Silver Dollar Saloon on the 10700 block of Lower Azusa Road. Officers responding to reports of gunfire were directed inside the bar and found Garcia unresponsive with multiple gunshot wounds; he was pronounced dead at the scene. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has classified his death as a homicide from multiple gunshot wounds.

Two women were also shot. One was taken to a local hospital and reported in stable condition; the other left the scene before officers arrived and investigators are trying to locate her for questioning. No arrests have been announced and authorities have not publicly identified any suspects. Detectives are asking anyone with information to contact the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500 or Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 (lacrimestoppers.org).

A memorial page for Garcia has been set up where friends and family have shared memories. If anyone was at the Silver Dollar Saloon that night or has information that could help the investigation, please come forward.