Man found dead in Duarte after altercation

A man was found dead in Duarte and authorities Thursday are investigating his death after what police said began as a domestic dispute.

Sheriff's deputies were called at 6:49 p.m. Wednesday to the 2500 block of Maynard Drive, south of Mt. Olive Drive, where they found the victim, said sheriff's homicide Lt. Michael Modica.

Fox 11 reported an altercation began between a woman and a man when the woman was walking along Maynard and her ex-boyfriend drove up to her and began assaulting her with a tire iron. As the two fought, a good Samaritan jumped in to help her, and as he pinned down the ex-boyfriend, the ex-boyfriend lost consciousness. Paramedics took him to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The man who helped the woman was initially detained by police but has since been released, according to Fox 11.

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Anyone with information about this death was asked to call the Sheriff's Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Callers who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org.

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