Homicide Report > Angelo Ortuno, 21
Angelo Ortuno, 21
Died Oct. 18, 2012
Angelo Ortuno, identified by the coroner's office as a 21-year-old white man, was shot and killed Thursday, Oct. 18, in the 9500 block of California Avenue in South Gate, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Ed Winter, spokesman for the coroner's office, said Ortuno's body was discovered in a parking lot about 4:19 a.m. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
It appears the victim's body was dumped in the area, Winter said.
Preliminary coroner's records show Ortuno was shot in the head and he may have also been run over.
Anyone with information about the killing 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.
—Los Angeles Times
- Neighborhood: South Gate
- Age: 21
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Gunshot
- Day of the week: Thursday
- Agency: LASD Homicide
- Race/Ethnicity: White
- Crime scene: Public place
Eight reader comments about Angelo Ortuno
I love little brother, I remember telling you every thing will be fine and you would find the peace you sought after so much, I new I lost you when Bella ended up in the hospital, I just couldn't let you go my brother..I wish I can still hug you and get mad at you over the thing you where doing, but WE NEVER gave you enough credit over what happened and how lonely you must of felt, that's my regret Bighead I should of loved you more instead of always giving you a lecture, you see now I got the big picture!!!! You let this happen my baby boy I know you did. God is merciful baby brother and i know he couldn't stand your sadness any more because he HAS bigger plans for you up there! my sadness will always be here until we meet again for now I know you are with our maker and that gives me the strength to understand and be happy for you. I wake up at 3 or 4 in the morning wondering If there was anything I could of done? My answer was no my baby brother, I can NOT question GODS plans..I'm a very proud of you Angelo you accomplished a lot in the little time we had you but WE all love you and I will take care of baby Angelo and baby Christopher and remind them of there father and mother, I will always miss the words “whats up my sister” and you giving me a hug.. Please don't forget WE all love you and miss you my little brother have fun in paradise and keep our spots warm love you always... From your big sister
Oct. 23, 2012 at 4:23 a.m.
word is MLS13 was the cause of this smh rest in peace
Oct. 28, 2012 at 3:09 p.m.
I heard MLS13 did this to this man..smh People are so ignorant these days..RIP
Oct. 29, 2012 at 1:11 p.m.
Well I only had the pleasure to know you and yur family for a short time but let me tell heads up for you no father did what you did you were a wonderful father and i now no you are resting in a better place yet you left alot to accomlpoish i no from above you will may you rest in peace my prayers go to your family
from san martin de porres
Oct. 30, 2012 at 12:24 p.m.
Live by the sword, die by the sword.. Be a real man and build your hoods up, not tear them apart..
Nov. 7, 2012 at 5:42 p.m.
Wow !! Some people, need to go back to school ... and learn how to write.
Nov. 8, 2012 at 11:53 p.m.
— Go back to school, and it should start with you because there's not a need for a comma after people!
Nov. 13, 2012 at 10:44 p.m.
Mls are a bunch of punks ...they don't have the balls to do this...I punk them all the time on wood...fkn wanksters ... Ts up
Jan. 10, 2013 at 1:18 a.m.
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