Crime & Safety
Coroner ID's Baldwin Park Suicidal Man Found in Azusa
Carl Edwin Johnson was found dead in an Azusa street from a self-inflicted gunshot to the head.
Investigators from the L.A. County Department of Coroner identified Monday a Baldwin Park man in an Azusa city street.
Carl Edwin Johnson, a 55-year-old male caucasian, died on Friday, June 8, after firing a gun against his head, said forensic authorities.
Find out what's happening in Baldwin Parkfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
According to Azusa Police reports, officers responded to shots fired near the block 1775 San Gabriel Rd. around 8:45 p.m. last Friday.
Officers found the man's body in the shrubs west of the roadway with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Find out what's happening in Baldwin Parkfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The investigation as of why Johnson took his life is still ongoing.
Stay informed about daily happenings at Baldwin Park by subscribing to the Patch newsletter. Find us on Facebook and Twitter.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
