BELL, Calif. (KABC) -- A man was shot to death while riding his bike down a path in Bell Saturday afternoon.
Authorities said the shooting happened around 1:30 p.m. in the 5400 block of Gage Avenue. A male suspect walked up to the victim at the exit of the bike path and shot him once in the upper body, according to Los Angeles County sheriff's officials.
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The 24-year-old victim was pronounced dead at the scene. His name was withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The suspect was last seen fleeing eastbound on Gage Avenue, authorities said.
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Anyone with more information was urged to call the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department 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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