Los Angeles Police Department homicide detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who shot and killed a 52-year-old homeless man on April 22 near the northbound Pasadena (110) Freeway.

At approximately 5 p.m., the victim, identified as Ruben Castaneda, stepped out of a tent near the Avenue 60 on-ramp and was shot multiple times. The motive for the shooting is unknown.

Los Angeles Fire Department personnel responded and pronounced the victim dead at the scene. Anyone with information is urged to dets. Barajas or Zolezzi at (323)342-8957. During weekends and off hours, call the LAPD’s hotline at (877)LAPD247.