Police investigate deadly El Cerrito shooting
EL CERRITO (BCN) - El Cerrito police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred outside a home Thursday night.
Officers responded to reports of shots fired at 8:53 p.m. in the 2600 block of Mira Vista Drive and found the victim on his front porch suffering from gunshot wounds, according to police.
The victim, whose name is not yet being released, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
Investigators determined the victim had just arrived home and was confronted by a suspect or suspects who shot and killed him. No information about a suspect or possible motive was immediately available.
Police are asking any resident or business in the area with a security camera to contact investigators since footage could help in the case. Anyone with information is urged to call police at (510) 215-4400 or email investigations@ci.el-cerrito.ca.us.