The man who was shot and killed at a restaurant on the outskirts of Gardena on Saturday, November 2 has been identified by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner as Osmin Herrera Lemus.
The incident occurred at a restaurant in the 18100 block of Vermont Avenue on the boundary of Gardena and Los Angeles.
The victim is a 35-year-old male, and he was seated at the restaurant when the male suspect, who is estimated to be about 35 to 40 years and was also at the restaurant, walked up and fired a shot into the man.
The suspect fled the scene in a vehicle, currently unknown, and the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. KTLA reported that the restaurant also housed an illegal casino.
Anyone with any information should call the LAPD’s Harbor station at 310-726-7700 or during non-business hours and weekends at 877-527-3247. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org.
