SANTA FE SPRINGS >> Police are seeking clues in the fatal shooting of a man whose body was discovered along a set of train tracks in Santa Fe Springs early Wednesday, authorities said.
A worker at a nearby business called police about 8:30 a.m. to report a “man down” along a set of sidetracks servicing businesses near the 13700 block of Carmenita Road, Whittier police Lt. Aaron Ruiz said.
The victim, estimated to between 20 and 25 years old, was pronounced dead at the scene, Ruiz said.
“He appears to have suffered gunshot wounds,” the lieutenant said.
His identity was not available Wednesday pending notification of his family, coroner’s officials said.
Further information regarding the circumstances of the fatal shooting, or the shooter, was not available.
No witnesses reported seeing or hearing the gunshots, Ruiz said. It was unclear exactly when the man had been shot prior to the discovery of his body early Wednesday.
Anyone with information can reach Whittier police at 562-567-9200. Tips may also be submitted anonymously to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.