A man was shot to death Wednesday evening in a rural area, according to media reports.

The incident was notified to the police at 10:53 p.m. in Los Algodones rural town.

The reporting party told the police several shots were heard in the area between A and B Streets.

Upon arrival, police officers observed the body of the injured man.

Paramedics declared the man’s death.

At the scene the police found a firearm and several bullet casings next to the corpse.

The victim was identified as Abel, 34.

The preliminary investigation says the victim attempted to defend himself in the shooting.