Homicide Report > Carlos Martinez, 18
Carlos Martinez, 18
Died Feb. 14, 2010 at 1:27 a.m.
Carlos Martinez, an 18-year-old Latino, was shot and killed Sunday, Feb. 14 in the 11700 block of Vanowen Street in North Hollywood, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
In an LAPD press release, officials said that the incident began about 1:15 a.m. when two men got into a physical altercation with a third man. During the struggle the one of the men pulled a handgun, shot and killed Carlos Martinez of Pacoima.
Martinez was transported to a local hospital in a private vehicle where he was pronounced dead.
Detectives said they are looking for two young men in connection with the shooting. They are described only as Latino males between 17 to 23 years of age.
Anyone with information is asked to call North Hollywood Homicide Detective Steve Castro at 818-623-4045.
— Sarah Ardalani
- Neighborhood: North Hollywood
- Age: 18
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Gunshot
- Day of the week: Sunday
- Agency: LAPD North Hollywood
- Race/Ethnicity: Latino
- Circumstance: Fight
Four reader comments about Carlos Martinez
I didnt know you personally but i hang in a crowd that were friends with you and i know your death has affected many.... to see no comments on ur pagina breaks my heart i know u were loved and ur missed by many.. just wanted to pay my repects and hope u are in a better place now...say hi to my loved ones for me... see u in dem cross roads. rest in paradise.....
Dec. 4, 2010 at 9:12 a.m.
Rest in peace my boy, regardless of what anyone says you didn't deserve this. You were a good person with a big heart and a warming smile. I miss you and promise to watch over your adorable son. It's a shame you can't be here, but you'll never be forgotten. I love you and I miss you Carlitos, my best homie!
See you again someday<3
Jan. 9, 2011 at 3:19 p.m.
rest in peace carlos u are missed by many YOU WHERE A HOMIE WITH A TRUE HART I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU! we talked a few times seen eachother few times every time we did see eachother u had a big smile on your face..i loved that cuz i know i was happy to see you too!i know your resting in peace with my boy above the clouds! i will see u soon !much love carlos> rest in paradise
Feb. 3, 2011 at 3:11 p.m.
Carlos :'(
I miss you so much!
Its still hard to.believe your gone,
I remember the times at school we had,
You always made me smile,
Rest In paradise <3
Feb. 24, 2011 at 11:33 p.m.
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