Crime scene tape
Sheriff's crime scene tape. Courtesy OnScene.TV

A man was fatally shot Tuesday in the Willowbrook area, and an investigation was underway.

Deputies were sent to the1600 block of East 120th Street about 8:25 a.m., according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

“When deputies arrived on scene, they located the victim … suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to his head,” according to a sheriff’s department statement.

The man, about 40, was pronounced dead at the scene, the Los Angeles County Fire Department reported. Information was not immediately available on his identity.

No arrests were reported. Anyone with information on the case was urged to call the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500, or Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477). Tipsters may also use the website lacrimestoppers.org.

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