Man Found Shot Dead at Apartment Building

A man was found shot dead at an apartment building in Van Nuys.

He was discovered at the building's carport on the 14100 block of Gilmore Street Tuesday night, a Los Angeles Police Department spokesman said.

The victim, who was in his early 20s, had been shot around six times in the back. Gunshots had been heard at the intersection of Van Nuys Boulevard and Hazeltine Avenue at around 11 p.m.

He was found by his aunt, who lived in the building. The man had a drink problem and had been living in the carport police said. His aunt will be getting in touch with his parents in Mexico later Wednesday.

There is currently no information regarding the attacker, and investigators believe it may have been a gang related slaying, as the man had gang ties.