Homicide Report > Andrew Padilla Jr., 21
Andrew Padilla Jr., 21
Died June 5, 2007 at 8:43 p.m.
Andrew Padilla, a 21-year-old Latino young man, was chased down and killed near the southwest corner of Wilmington Avenue and Cherry Street in Compton on Tuesday evening, June 5, about 8:09 p.m.
A black man between the ages of 20 and 23 pursued him on foot and shot him, according to sheriff's deputies. Padilla was transported to UCLA-Harbor Medical Center, where he died.
Investigators called the motive gang-related. They seek tips. (323) 890-5500.
- Neighborhood: Compton
- Age: 21
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Gunshot
- Day of the week: Tuesday
- Agency: LASD Homicide
- Race/Ethnicity: Latino
- Circumstance: Walk-up
- Crime scene: Public place
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