A fatal shooting occurred early Friday morning, June 12, 2026, in South Gate, California, leaving one man dead and prompting an active manhunt for the perpetrator. The incident took place at approximately 2:30 a.m. in the 5800 block of Imperial Highway, near Garfield Avenue, just outside the entrance to Auggie’s Bar & Grill. According to the South Gate Police Department and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics from the Los Angeles County Fire Department. While a person of interest was initially detained, sheriff’s homicide detectives assumed control of the investigation and determined that the shooting was not random. Authorities stated that the violence stemmed from an incident that occurred inside the nearby establishment. The Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau has confirmed that the primary suspect remains outstanding and is currently at large. However, officials emphasized that there is no ongoing threat to the general community. As of the latest report, no physical description or identifying details of the suspect have been released to the public. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is leading the homicide investigation and is urging anyone with information regarding the suspect’s whereabouts or the events leading up to the shooting to come forward. Residents and business owners in the South Gate area are advised to remain vigilant, although police maintain that the risk to the broader public is low. The case remains under active investigation as detectives work to locate the individual responsible for the fatal shooting.