Homicide Report > Andy Bonilla, 18
Andy Bonilla, 18
Died Dec. 23, 2010
Andy Bonilla, an 18-year-old Latino, was fatally shot Thursday, Dec. 23, in the 1000 block of West 104th Street in Westmont, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Bonilla was in a car with two other men going west on 104th Street about 5:30 p.m. when they stopped to look at a house that was under construction, according to a Sheriff's Department news release.
After noticing two black males watching them. Bonilla and his companions decided to drive away, officials said. At 104th Street and Vermont, they stopped at a stop sign. At that point, a vehicle drove up behind them, a black male exited the passenger side and then fired several gunshots into Bonilla's car, striking all three occupants.
The shooter got into his vehicle and fled the scene.
Authorities were called and Bonilla, who was the rear passenger, was taken to Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, where he died from a gunshot wound to the back, according to coroner's officials.
The front passenger of the car, later identified as Christian Marin, a 24-year-old Latino, was pronounced dead at the scene. He died of a gunshot wound to the head, coroner's records show.
The driver suffered grazing non-life-threatening bullet wounds, officials said.
Anyone with information about the incident or the identity of the shooter is asked to contact the sheriff's homicide bureau at (323) 890-5500. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.
— Sarah Ardalani
- Neighborhood: Westmont
- Age: 18
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Gunshot
- Day of the week: Thursday
- Agency: LASD Homicide
- Race/Ethnicity: Latino
- Circumstance: Walk-up
- Crime scene: Moving vehicle
Bonilla was killed at the same place and on the same day as Christian Marin.
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11 reader comments about Andy Bonilla
i guess them snoovers were forreal about pushing them shoelaces up otta they turf huh? i was headed to my favorite dispencary (93rd and vermont) after work that day and seen all the yellow tape, i knew it (the murder) would end up on here sooner or later. R.i.p reguardless tho.....smh
Dec. 27, 2010 at 11:23 a.m.
It's incredible, the amount of homicides in the Westmont area. It's a war zone out there!
Dec. 28, 2010 at 11:40 a.m.
HE was my cousin may he R.I.P i love you and im going to always miss you u will be in my hear for ever BONILLA family for life ill make sure to watch over your family i love you cuzz
and to the person that killed him i hope that you get what you deserve
Dec. 28, 2010 at 2:35 p.m.
You Will Always Be In Our Hearts!
&' For The Person Who Killed You To Get What He Deserves! For Taking An Innocent Life! Much Love & Respect!
R.I.P ANDY<3
Dec. 30, 2010 at 11:55 p.m.
these Latino gang members forget they have problem with the black gangs in the area but they do. There are so many Criminal elements in the streets just ready to groove enemy combatants
PS Mr 1x7 street in gone
Jan. 2, 2011 at 3:11 a.m.
My mother is Andy Bonillas Mothers Cuz, From VA Our Condolences to the Family! Q'Dios Les De la Fuerza Y Fortalesa Para Segir adelante! Much Luv
P.S. Yo Wat Goes Around Comes Around!
Jan. 14, 2011 at 3:21 p.m.
Oh how i miss you Andy, you just happened to be at the wrong place at the wrong time...R.i.p Negro! <3 you
March 16, 2011 at 5:14 p.m.
I know I only met you once but I know for fact that you was a great guy .. Its crazy how someone can be here one minute then gone the next . They had no right to do that and i hope they get what they deserve. GOD BLESS the family. Now your in a bEtter place HEAVEN <3
May 13, 2011 at 2:54 p.m.
it wasnt the snoovers it was these mexican foos that kick it on 104th. i was coming out the store when i seen the burgandy impala role up behind them guys car some short foo got out and just started blasting on them other foos i ran back home cuz i wasnt going to get involved like that i mean rest in peace damn it was just another sad story
July 11, 2011 at 5:41 p.m.
— shy boy
And I'm sure you've relayed this information to the proper authorities? Unless of course, you're pulling our chain.
July 13, 2011 at 9:18 p.m.
If you knoe so much who exactly are they.
April 22, 2012 at 8:57 p.m.
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