Man Shot Dead Saturday Identified

A spokesman for the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner Coroner has identified the man who police said was shot dead Saturday night, March 11, along West Montana Street in Pasadena.

Assistant Chief Ed Winter said the man was Russell Orlando Baldwin, residence unknown. He was 44.

“He was found down with gunshot wounds, transferred to the hospital and pronounced,” Winter said.

Pasadena police said Baldwin was found in the 100 block of West Montana Street near Fair Oaks Avenue at about 9:49 p.m. and pronounced dead at a local hospital at 10:29 p.m.

Police are continuing to investigate the shooting and have not identified any suspects.

“Detectives are still actively working the investigation, they’re still canvassing the area, knocking on doors looking for any potential witnesses, anyone who may have any information that they may be able to shed light, that we can follow up with,” Pasadena Police Lt. Jesse Carrillo said Monday afternoon.

Anyone with information about the incident is advised to call the Pasadena Police Department at (626) 744-4241.