A 60-year-old man who was found dead in El Monte was identified Thursday by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner, while an investigation continued into the death.
Officers from the El Monte Police Department went to the 10500 block of Bisby Street at about 6:30 p.m. Tuesday "regarding a call for a welfare check," according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, which is assisting police in the investigation.
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"Upon arrival, they observed the victim unresponsive with trauma to the upper torso," according to a sheriff's department statement. "The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. A suspect has been detained."
The medical examiner identified the victim as Zhen Guo Huang of West Covina.
Sheriff's officials said the investigation was ongoing. There was no immediate information available about the person who was detained.
Anyone with information on the case was urged to call the sheriff's Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or send tips to www.lacrimestoppers.org.
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