Two suspects sought after man is fatally shot in Pico-Union

Investigators are searching for two suspects who walked up to a man in Pico-Union and shot him to death Wednesday, police said.

Officers called to the 1300 block of South Union Avenue at 8:19 p.m. found the victim dead with multiple gunshot wounds, said Los Angeles police Officer Bruce Borihanh.

Officials with the Los Angeles County coroner’s office identified the man as 39-year-old Atilio Benavides-Amaya of Los Angeles.

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The two assailants fled in a vehicle, police said.

Borihanh said police did not immediately believe the attack was gang-related but noted that the investigation was ongoing.

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