Man dies in attempted robbery in Westmont after he’s shot, hit by car: Sheriff’s Department

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Division is investigating a deadly theft try that resulted in a person being shot and struck by a automotive within the Westmont space of South Los Angeles Friday afternoon.

Deputies initially responded to stories of a pedestrian struck by a automotive on the intersection of Budlong Avenue and 109th Avenue at 12:12 p.m., the LASD stated in a launch.

When deputies arrived, they came upon the person had been shot earlier than he fell into the trail of a automotive heading south on Budlong, based on the Sheriff’s Division.

“The sufferer sustained gunshot wounds and traumatic accidents because of the site visitors collision. He was pronounced lifeless on the scene,” the discharge stated.

Authorities consider that the sufferer got here to the scene to take a look at a automotive on the market, however as an alternative, three males tried to rob him, one among whom had a gun and shot him.

The sufferer then bumped into the road and into the trail of the automotive that struck him, the LASD added.

Authorities didn’t say if the motive force of the automotive remained on the scene or tried to help the sufferer.

The suspects fled on foot, and so they have been final seen heading west on 109th Avenue.

Anybody with data is requested to name the LASD’s Murder Bureau at 323-890-5500.

To offer data anonymously, name Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477) or go to lacrimestoppers.org.