Roland Michael Ortiz, 40, a Montebello resident, was fatally shot in the chest on June 29, 2024. He was pronounced dead at 8:35 p.m. in a Los Angeles County hospital. Ortiz had prior run-ins with the law: in July 2019 he was arrested at age 39 by the Norwalk Sheriff Substation for possession of a firearm and controlled substances, and in May 2022 he faced robbery charges after an arrest by the Pico Rivera Sheriff Substation.

The investigation remains active. If anyone saw Ortiz on June 29, 2024, or has information about his activities or potential leads, please come forward to assist the inquiry.