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Deadly shooting being investigated in Cerritos

By Dean Fioresi

Updated on: February 26, 2025 / 5:44 PM PST / CBS LA

CBS News Los Angeles

Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that happened in Cerritos on Tuesday.

It happened at around 12:30 p.m. near the Coyote Creek Riverbed just west of Carmenita Road, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

Deputies were dispatched to the area after learning of a deadly shooting and arrived to find the victim dead at the scene. He has since been identified as 66-year-old Cuauhtemoc Garcia Zuniga by the Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner.

Investigators are still working to determine a motive for the shooting and to locate a suspect.

Anyone who knows more is urged to contact LASD's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.

Dean Fioresi

Dean Fioresi is a web producer for CBS Los Angeles. He covers breaking news throughout Southern California. When he's not writing about local events, he enjoys focusing on sports and entertainment.