Man fatally shot in unincorporated Whittier

A man was fatally shot Thursday in Whittier and an investigation was underway.

Sheriff's deputies were called at 12:11 a.m. Thursday to the 14000 block of Leffingwell Road and Loma Drive where they found the victim, according to Sheriff's Information Bureau.

The victim was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Anyone with information regarding this shooting was asked to call the Sheriff's Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Callers who wish to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.