On July 18, 2024, at about 11:02 p.m., 23-year-old Julio Saavedra was shot in the 14100 block of Ramona Boulevard in Baldwin Park, California. Saavedra sustained a gunshot wound to the abdomen, managed to get himself to a nearby hospital, and was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner ruled the manner of death a homicide due to the gunshot wound to the abdomen.

Investigators from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau have indicated the shooting may be gang-related, but the exact circumstances and motive remain under investigation. No suspect descriptions or vehicle information have been released. Saavedra had a prior arrest in 2007 in Los Angeles County for possession of a controlled substance for sale.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500 or Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (8477) or via lacrimestoppers.org. Did anyone in Baldwin Park see activity near Ramona Boulevard that night or know more about Julio’s movements?