Police are searching for a suspect connected to a deadly shooting at a sports bar in El Monte.
According to preliminary information released by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, the shooting was reported at approximately 12:09 a.m. Saturday in the 10700 block of Lower Azusa Road.
“El Monte Police Officers responded to the location regarding a shots fired call,” LASD stated in an update released just before 7 a.m. Saturday. “Upon arrival, officers were flagged down and directed inside of the [sports bar] … and found the victim lying on the ground with apparent gunshot wounds.”
The victim, only identified as a Hispanic man, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Officials also confirmed in their update that a second gunshot victim, a Hispanic woman, was transported to a nearby hospital prior to the arrival of officers. She was said to be in stable condition.
Witnesses told police that another woman was shot but left the scene; as of 7 a.m., investigators were still searching for her.
Video from the scene obtained by KTLA shows a heavy police presence in front of the Silver Dollar Saloon. Officers were seen interviewing witnesses as the area was blocked off due to the investigation.
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Authorities on the scene of a deadly shooting outside a sports bar in El Monte on Oct. 12, 2024. (RMGNews) -
Authorities on the scene of a deadly shooting outside a sports bar in El Monte on Oct. 12, 2024. (RMGNews) -
Authorities on the scene of a deadly shooting outside a sports bar in El Monte on Oct. 12, 2024. (RMGNews)
A pickup truck was seen parked on the sidewalk; however, it was not immediately known if it has anything to do with the shooting investigation.
Silver Dollar Saloon has been open for years and is popular in the community, and many had gathered there to watch the Dodgers win Game 5 of the NLDS against the Padres.
It appears a DJ set was scheduled for after the game at the bar, which closes at 2 a.m.
Lower Azusa Road will remain closed between El Monte and Daleview avenues while the investigation continues.
Anyone with information surrounding the shooting is asked to contact the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau by calling 323-890-5500.
