Juan Patino Rodriguez, 40, was fatally shot and found beneath a cargo trailer in the 6500 block of South Flotilla Street in Commerce on May 9, 2023. Deputies arrived just after 3:00 p.m. and discovered Rodriguez with a gunshot wound to the upper torso; he was pronounced dead at the scene. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner‑Coroner classified the death as a homicide, listing the cause as a gunshot wound to the back.

Rodriguez was identified as a homeless man who had been living in the area. No arrests have been announced and the suspect or suspects remain unidentified. A memorial page has been created where community members have left candles and condolences as investigators continue to seek information.

If anyone witnessed activity around South Flotilla Street on May 9, 2023, or has information that could help the investigation, please share what is known with authorities.