Man killed during shooting in East Hollywood

A man in his 40s was killed after being shot in the head Saturday morning in East Hollywood.

The coroner's office has identified him as 53-year-old Roberto Hernandez.

Police responded to the 800 block of North Mariposa, just north of Melrose Avenue, about 12:20 a.m. and located Hernandez dead at the scene, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

A motive for the shooting is under investigation and a detailed description of the shooter was not immediately available.
 

This is a developing story 

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