Man Fatally Shot In Sports Bar In El Monte Identified

A 35-year-old man who was shot and killed at a sports bar in El Monte was identified Wednesday.

The shooting was reported Saturday at approximately 12:09 a.m. on the 10700 block of Lower Azusa Road, near El Monte Avenue, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

Officers were flagged down and directed inside the sports bar where they found a victim on the ground suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.

The medical examiner identified the man on Wednesday as John Garcia, who died at the scene.

A second shooting victim, a woman, was taken to a hospital before the arrival of officers. Her condition was not known.

"Witnesses stated a third gunshot victim left the scene and investigators are currently attempting to locate the female adult," according to a department statement.

Anyone with information about the shooting was asked to 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 send tips to visit lacrimestoppers.org.