Fernando Dominguez, 22, was fatally shot on January 28, 2024, in an unincorporated area near Whittier, California. Deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department say the shooting occurred at about 10 p.m. in the 5700 block of Esperanza Avenue, near Amigo Park and west of the San Gabriel River (605) Freeway. Dominguez, a Montebello resident who was visiting friends, had taken trash to a dumpster at Amigo Park and was walking back to the house when he was struck. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Authorities describe the shooting as appearing to be gang-related. No suspects or arrests have been announced so far. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500 or Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.

Did anyone in the area see activity around Amigo Park that night or know more about who may have been involved?