Homicide Report > Anthony De La Riva, 21
Anthony De La Riva, 21
Died Aug. 21, 2008 at 8:37 p.m.
Anthony De La Riva, 21, a Latino man, was shot and killed at Janine Drive and La Puebla Street in Whittier about 8:37 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21.
According to Whittier Police Department officials, De La Riva was returning home with his girlfriend and child in their white Chevy Impala and was about to make a U-Turn at the intersection when a white 4-door vehicle pulled in front of his car. A Latino man then exited the car, walked over, and shot De La Riva several times, authorities said. The gunman then got back in the car and sped off north on La Puebla Street. De La Riva's girlfriend and child who were inside the car were not injured in the shooting, police said. De La Riva was taken by ambulance to St. Francis Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
Anyone with information about the shooting can call the Whittier Police Department at (562) 945-8250. Callers can remain anonymous.
(Above, Vigil candles and flowers were left in memory of De La Riva. The words "I Love you" had been written on each candle, and R.I.P. on the curb)
— Ruben Vives
- Neighborhood: Whittier
- Age: 21
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Gunshot
- Day of the week: Thursday
- Agency: Whittier PD
- Race/Ethnicity: Latino
- Circumstance: Walk-up
- Crime scene: Moving vehicle
One reader comment about Anthony De La Riva
Mrs. De La Riva, I am not sure if I have the correct Anthony or not. I know one who lived in Miami, Fl and haven't heard from him since probably the age of 13. If it's him just post a comment. Thank you
And my prayers go out to you and your family
March 3, 2010 at 11:58 p.m.
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