Manuel Sepulveda Jr., 49, was found dead on May 26, 2024, in the riverbed area near the 605 Freeway just south of the 210 Freeway in Irwindale. Officers arrived about 10:30 a.m.; the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner determined he died of a gunshot wound and ruled the death a homicide. He was identified as a transient who lived in Baldwin Park.

In the hours after the discovery, law enforcement, including officers in tactical gear, searched surrounding areas and nearby homeless encampments, causing intermittent closures of freeway transition roads and on-ramps. The Irwindale Police Department is being assisted by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. No arrests have been made, and authorities have not released information about suspects or a motive.

Sepulveda’s death is noted alongside other gun-related fatalities in the region. If anyone has information that could help the investigation, please contact the Irwindale Police Department.