$20k Reward For Info In Marine's Beating, Death

During a news conference on Wednesday, law enforcement investigators and grieving family members discussed the incident and their ongoing search for the killers of 42 year old Peter Chuntala. The active duty Marine and father of a three year old boy was severely beaten and left on the pavement during an attack that took place around two a.m. On May 28th near Virginia Avenue and Artesia Boulevard. After the assault, he was run over by a Upon arrival, deputies observed Mr. Peter Chuntala lying in the street suffering from trauma to the upper torso. Emergency crews responded to the scene and treated Chuntala, who died from his injuries. During the investigation, investigators canvassed the area for surveillance cameras, witnesses and anything related to this incident. They learned Mr. Chuntala was assaulted by at least two males. Mr. Chuntala was left lying in the middle of the street and was subsequently struck by a passing vehicle. The vehicle was described as possibly a 2021 to 2023 Kia K five dark colored four door sedan. Authorities do not have a description of the driver or assault suspects, but do believe there were witnesses that night and asked them to come forward. Peter Chuntala's wife described the type of person he was. He was a great dad as a husband. He was a loving husband as a marine. He was a dedicated marine. He was everything to me, to my family. He's like the glue that held all of us together. The L. A. County Board of Supervisors has authorized a $20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspects. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department. Christina Corona and T. D. News.