Local Man Killed in Pasadena Shooting Friday Night

A 29-year-old Pasadena man died in a shooting in a residential neighborhood near Villa Parke on Friday night, officials said.

The shooting was reported about 8:15 p.m. along Parke Street, between Marengo and Garfield avenues, Pasadena police Lt. Carolyn Gordon said.

Paramedics pronounced the victim, described as a 29-year-old Pasadena man, dead at the scene, she said.

“Preliminarily, it appears the victim was walking on the south sidewalk when the suspect(s) fired numerous shots at the victim, striking the victim numerous times in the upper torso,” police said in a written statement. “The victim attempted to run but collapsed as a result of his injuries.”

Further details, including a suspect description, were not available.

Anyone with information can reach the Pasadena Police Department at (626) 744-4501. Tips may also be submitted anonymously to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.