PALMDALE, Calif. — Authorities have identified the man who was fatally shot early Sunday morning in Palmdale as 33-year-old Jorge Iniguez Vallejo Jr., according to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner.
The incident occurred around 1:20 a.m. on July 21 in the 4600 block of East Avenue S, near the Domino’s Pizza in the Palmdale Market Place shopping center. Responding deputies and emergency personnel arrived swiftly and transported Vallejo to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Witnesses reported that the shooting followed an altercation in the parking lot near the Domino’s. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is actively investigating the case, and no arrests have been made as of yet.
This shooting marks the third homicide in the Antelope Valley within just six days. The first occurred July 15 near Sierra Highway in Palmdale, and the second took place in Lancaster on July 18. Investigators are working to determine whether the incidents may be linked or if they reflect a broader trend in rising violent crime in the region.
Authorities are urging anyone with information—no matter how small—to come forward. Tips can be submitted to the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500 or anonymously via Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or lacrimestoppers.org.
Family and friends are mourning Vallejo’s sudden and tragic loss, remembering him as a kindhearted and valued member of the community. Social media posts have been flooded with tributes and calls for justice, as loved ones plead for anyone with information to assist in the investigation.
The shooting scene remained secured for several hours Sunday as detectives gathered evidence and spoke with witnesses. No suspect descriptions or motives have been publicly released.
As the community reels from yet another tragedy, law enforcement officials stress that public cooperation is key to solving these violent crimes and restoring a sense of safety in the Antelope Valley.
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