LA County man shot, killed in front of his granddaughter; $30,000 reward in search for suspect

Award offered for info on South Gate cold case

Hector Ascencio Sr. was shot and killed in South Gate in 2023. His teen granddaughter watched it happen. Now officials have offered a $30,000 reward for information on his killing.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, Calif. - in Los Angeles County are asking for the public's help in finding the suspect in the murder of a South Gate grandfather.

Back on September 16, 2023, Hector Ascencio Sr. was shot and killed after answering the door of his home in the 2500 block of Glenwood Place, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said. The shooting happened with Ascencio's teen granddaughter witnessing the horrific incident, LASD said.

Hector Ascencio, Sr. PHOTO: Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

As of April 1, 2024, no arrests have been announced in Ascencio's death. On Monday, Los Angeles County and the City of South Gate both approved a total reward of up to $30,000 for those with information that could lead to the arrest and conviction in connection to Ascencio's death.

Anyone with information on the deadly shooting is asked to call 323-890-5500.