Carlos Ibanez, 28 [Updated]

Died Jan. 4, 2011 at 8:43 p.m.

Carlos Ibanez, a 28-year-old Latino, died Tuesday, Jan. 4, three days after he was shot in the 6200 block of Babcock Avenue in Valley Glen, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Ed Winter, spokesman for the coroner's office, said Ibanez was standing outside of a party with some friends on Jan. 1 about 10:50 p.m. when a vehicle drove up and a person inside shot at the crowd.

Paramedics were called, and Ibanez was taken to a hospital in Mission Hills, where he remained until his death on Jan. 4 at 8:43 p.m. According to coroner's records, he had gunshot wounds to his torso and extremities.

During the shooting, other people were hit by gunfire, Winter said, but they survived.

The Los Angeles Times has contacted investigators to obtain more information about the case and will post an update as soon as details become available.

[Update Jan. 18: Los Angeles Police Department North Hollywood Det. Steve Castro, who is handling the investigation, said no arrests have been made in connection with the case.

The getaway vehicle was described as an older model two-door Honda or Toyota that was either black or dark blue. Investigators were unable to provide a description of the shooter.

Castro said it's believed the assailant(s) were gang members, even though Ibanez had no gang affiliation.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact Det. Castro or M. O'Donnell at (818) 623-4045. Tipsters who would like to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.]

— Sarah Ardalani