Marina del Rey CA. The body of a security officer who suffered multiple gunshot wounds was found Monday morning between cars in the parking lot of an apartment complex in the seaside community of Marina del Rey.
Los Angeles County Sheriff\’s deputies initially responded to a report of shots fired in the 4200 block of Via Marina. The victim was found on the ground between two cars in the parking lot of the Shores apartments.
Yellow crime scene tape surrounded the building\’s front entrance Monday morning as the shooting death investigation continued. A resident described the complex as upscale with good security and few problems.
Details regarding the victim\’s identity were not immediately available, but residents said he had moved to South LA from Ghana. They described the victim as well-liked around the complex.
\”His role, to my knowledge, is to patrol the premises and create a secure environment for the residents,\” said sheriff\’s Lt. Dave Dolson, adding that the victim was not armed.
\”We have a lot of follow-up to do,\” said Dolson. \”There is at least one person who, potentially, saw the suspect.\” A resident reported hearing an argument before three gunshots early Monday.
Authorities are attempting to determine whether surveillance cameras captured anything that might be of use to investigators.
No arrests have been reported.
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