Los Angeles: Southeast Homicide Detectives are investigating the shooting death of a unidentified male Black.

On Saturday, September 20, 2003 at about 3:15 p.m., the victim was discovered in an alley in the 900 block of East 109^th Place. Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded and pronounced the victim dead at the scene.

The initial investigation revealed that residents heard gun shots in the area.

The motive and the suspect(s) identity are unknown at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Southeast Detectives at 213-485-6902. On weekends and during off-hour, contact the 24-hour toll free number at the Detectives Information Desk, 1-877-LAWFULL, 1-877-529-3855.

This press release was prepared by Public Information Officer Lucy Diaz, Media Relations Section, 213-485-3586.