Man found shot dead on Whittier Greenway Trail
An investigation is underway in Whittier after a man was found shot to death on a popular hiking trail.
The shooting unfolded on the Whittier Greenway Trail located at E. Lorene Street and Carly Avenue at 1 a.m. Sunday, according to Whittier Police.
Officers responded to a call of shots fired in the area of the 10500 block of El Rancho Drive.
First responders located the victim and attempted to administer CPR and other first aid procedures, but the victim was declared dead at the scene.
Whittier Police said a house party was dispersing near the trail when an argument at moved onto the trail, where shots were fired.
Multiple people had been on the scene during the incident. Authorities said four people have been detained as part of the investigation.
The hiking trail was closed due to the investigation.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Whittier Police at (562) 567-9299.
