Los Angeles: A 44-year-old Mission Hills man was found shot to death in the 14800 block of San Fernando Mission Boulevard in Mission Hills.

On Monday, November 21, 2005, at about 5:45 PM, Mission Area patrol officers responded to a shooting call where they observed the victim, Rojerio Rayas, lying in the roadway. Rayas had received several gunshot wounds and was immediately transported to a local hospital. Rayas died from his injuries a short time later.

The motive is unknown.

The suspect(s) are unknown and detectives are attempting to locate additional witnesses.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Mission Homicide detectives at 818-838-9810. On weekends and during off-hours, call the 24-hour toll free number at the Detective Information Desk at 1-877-LAWFULL (1-877-529-3855).