Man found dead in Cudahy; investigation underway

Tuesday, August 16, 2016
CUDAHY, Calif. (KABC) -- Authorities are investigating the death of a Cudahy man Monday night.

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department homicide detectives found a dead man in the 7700 block of Atlantic Avenue around 11:30 p.m. He was later identified by the coroner as Edgar Velasquez, 26, of Cudahy.
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Authorities said Velasquez had suffered blunt-force trauma injuries to his head and body. An autopsy was pending to determine his cause of death.
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Anyone with more information was urged to call the L.A. Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. Those wishing to remain anonymous may call "Crime Stoppers" at (800) 222-8477.

City News Service contributed to this report.
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