Homicide Report > Angel Popoca, 21

Angel Popoca, 21

Died Aug. 23, 2009 at 12:45 a.m.

Angel Popoca Angel Popoca, a 21-year-old Latino, was shot in the head in the 21300 block of South Archibald Avenue in Carson on Saturday, August 22 and died the following day, according to Los Angeles County coroner's officials.

Ed Winter, a spokesman for the coroner's office, said Popoca was at a party when there was an argument outside. The argument led to gunfire, and Popoca was hit, Winter said.

The shooting happened at about 1 p.m. Saturday. Popoca was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead early Sunday morning, Winter said.

— Anthony Pesce

21339 S. Archibald Ave.
 
 

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Updated: Sept. 29, 2010 at 6:11 p.m.

 
 

Three reader comments about Angel Popoca

I miss you, :/
Sorry we went to that party,
It's like I shouldve known better!
Im sorry!

— Emily Popoca..
June 14, 2010 at 3:09 p.m.

We miss you. We can't believe you have been gone for so long now. We will never forget you.

— Friend's Mom
Aug. 10, 2010 at 1:49 p.m.

Did they catch the killa or killers?

— Black Man
Dec. 26, 2010 at 10:55 a.m.

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