Shortly before midnight on December 11, 2023, deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department responded to reports of gunfire near Bernardino Avenue and Pioneer Boulevard in Whittier. They found 44-year-old Hacienda Heights resident James Garcia in a driveway with multiple gunshot wounds; he was pronounced dead at the scene. The medical examiner ruled the manner of death homicide, caused by multiple gunshot wounds.

No arrests have been announced and authorities have not released suspect descriptions or a stated motive. The Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau is investigating and asks anyone with information to call 323-890-5500 or submit anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or lacrimestoppers.org.

If anyone knew James Garcia or saw activity in the area that night, please share what can help identify who was responsible.