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Cesar Diaz, 15

Died March 8, 2010 at 7:16 p.m.

Cesar Diaz, a 15-year-old Latino, was killed and a 16-year-old youth was wounded Monday, March 8, in the 11200 block of Dronfield Avenue in Pacoima, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

The two youths were riding their bicycles about  7:15 p.m., when a car pulled up along side them, the Los Angeles Police Department said.

Someone in the vehicle asked, "Where are you from?" and then opened fire, Officer Karen Rayner said.

Diaz was pronounced dead at a hospital, Rayner said, and the other victim remains in stable condition.

— Robert J. Lopez

11243 Dronfield Ave.
 
 

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Updated: July 16, 2010 at 2:18 p.m.

 
 

26 reader comments about Cesar Diaz

can they come up with something diffrent than where u from?why go to jail or die for a neighborhood.. this whole neighborhood thing is gay.. wow..

— whiguy
March 16, 2010 at 10:08 a.m.

Whiguy; what you are witnessing are soiciopaths from a dysfunctional family, neighborhood and culture wreaking havoc upon society.

And strange as it seems, some people think theyre "soldiers" upholding the values of their gang life.

— syscom3
March 16, 2010 at 12:09 p.m.

R.I.P to my primo cesar..And he knows that he would always be in our hearts and his memories would be share to his youngest brothers and cousins..I had never felt the pain i felt when this happen to him he was so nice he liked to draw and say jokes to the family..

Att:La hija de Osvaldo Maldonado
(Jaxiry Maldonado)

— Jaxiry
March 16, 2010 at 2:44 p.m.

So young. . .i dont understand

— Curious Tx
March 17, 2010 at 3:54 p.m.

stfu uu dntt evenn knoo wass upp lett the homiee resst inn peacee!!

— mona
March 18, 2010 at 1:21 p.m.

Mona, your comment makes no sense at all. Perhaps you can repost it in plain english so the rest of us readers can understand it?

— syscom3
March 18, 2010 at 4:22 p.m.

This is a tragedy! To Cesar's family, I am so sorry for the loss of a beautiful son, nephew, cousin and sweet friend. I know that your lives will no longer be the same without him but I'm praying for the peace and comforts of God to your souls in your time of grieving. The Lord is with you and will never leave you nor forsake you. God bless you.

— Angela
March 19, 2010 at 10:55 a.m.

Syscome,tHat wass for thaa foo -whiguy
peple think its easy just to talk what they think people are raised diffrent!&& expirence diffrent ways in life,yeh he was inesent but even peple u most trust aree gang related && that how it puts ur life,inn rissk,uu are whaa u make ur self look like,&& thaa peple uu bb kickn it with,& i kno that very clearly now stop judging.

— mona
March 19, 2010 at 12:56 p.m.

"stfu uu dntt evenn knoo wass upp lett the homiee resst inn peacee!!"

Our public education at work....

— ron
March 19, 2010 at 1:03 p.m.

public education?
why copy my comment,

— -mona
March 19, 2010 at 1:23 p.m.

I cant believe this. this is soooo sad! i went to school with him last year! and i saw him in february.... R.I.P i'll miss u sooooo much. you were a beautiful person inside and out , u didnt deserve this. no one does.

— alissa
March 19, 2010 at 9:37 p.m.

muy joven lo siento mucho y tambien yo soy madre mis condelencia para la mama de este chiko ;

— el angel
March 19, 2010 at 10:36 p.m.

Its obvious mona didnt go to school with him, or maybe at all.

— John
March 20, 2010 at 7:26 a.m.

Mona needs a lot more help here then this young man did. Her hip up to date writting is indicitive of her education what a shameful thing for her mother to have to deal with. She should really pay more attention is school she needs as much help as she can get.

— Sal
March 21, 2010 at 12:41 a.m.

Wow, i can't believe someone would actually kill innocent people like this. I knew cesar and it sucks to know this happened to him. He was such a good person who was funny and caring. I hope the person who did this gets convicted.

— Amanda
March 22, 2010 at 8:44 p.m.

i knew him since middle school..i remember the first time i saw him we was cute. we liked each other but i couldn't date. he would always give me his sweater haha.=[ once i found out i couldn't believe it i was shocked and really sad. r.i.p cesar i love you. you will always be in my heart

— justine
March 23, 2010 at 6:10 p.m.

I knew Cesar in middle school and he was the sweetest guy there. I really cared for him. I was shocked when i heard. And it will never make sense to me how someone could do this. I love him dearly. He will always be in my heart. R.I.P Cesar, <3

— Amanda
March 25, 2010 at 10:19 p.m.

Some "people" need to wake up and stop and look around. It's a front. 'Cmon now, your telling me they don't have people killing each other for a reason. Really? Why don't we hear about Skin Head crimes? They got all fools chasing the $ and distracted to realize that Ofcourse they want you killing you. Follow the $. We got plenty for War.
R.I.P
Cesar.

— Fyuk Yiu
March 26, 2010 at midnight

REST IN PARADISE CESAR DIAZ.. I LOVE U SO MUCH & UR GOIN 2 ALWAYS B IN MY HEART. U WERE REALLY NICE & U WERE SO FINE. I REMEMBER WEN WE USE 2 LAUGH, FIGHT,& WEN WE USE 2 GO OUT. I WISH WE COULD GO BAK SO WE COULD B 2GETHER 4 EVER. EVRY DAY I MISS U MORE & MORE. SOMETIMES I WANT 2 THNK THIS IS JUST A NIGHTMARE & THAT U GOIN 2 COME HOME. I WANT 2 SEE U AGAIN, HUGG & KISS U.. I HOPE THEY FIND THE BASTARDS THT KILLED U. LOVE U 4EVER MY PREETY BOY <3

— KARINA
March 27, 2010 at 10:54 a.m.

WHO EVER DINT KNW CESAR DONT PUT STUPID COMMENTS THIS GOES 4 U MONA.. HE WASNT A GANGSTER & DINT DRESS LIKE ONE EITHER HE DINT KIK IT WITH GANGSTERS EITHER HE WASNT TRYING 2 B SOMEONE HE WASNT.. HE WAS HIS OWNSELF.. SO GET A LIFE MONA & STOP BEING A DUMB B. I. T.H

— SHYG1RL
April 2, 2010 at 9:20 a.m.

lo siento mucho por todos sus amigos pero no tienen que estar tristes porque ahora el esta con dios..y claro el si era un muchacho de vien y no del mal aunk case no convivi con el pero se le notaba que el era una persona tan linda y maravillosa... algun dia lo volveremos aver en el cielo...Y porfavor si solo vas a escriber babosadas mejor ni escribas nada.. porque da coraje que ablan de una manera que no deveria de ser... Always in our hearts cesar...<333 MONA DONT EVEN THINK OF WRITING ANYMORE IN THIS PAGE...NO GANGSTERS ALLOWED..GET A LIFE..

— la trigue?ita.
April 7, 2010 at 1:57 p.m.

Cesar Diaz' I Will Never Forqet You Buddie Throuqht These Years That We've Known Eachother You Were Nothinq But A Great Friend To Me Wish I Could have At Least Said Good Bye To You Ill Always Love' You Cesar Never Forqet That Pretty Smile Of Yours And That We Spent Talkinq To Eachother All Christmas And New Years Niqht; Ill See you Soon Buddie(:

— Unknow?
April 10, 2010 at 4:57 p.m.

Dear Cesar,
Damee Boy What Can I Even Say Im Still In Shock.?I Cant Belive God Would Take Such An Awsome Person Like You. You Were Amazing in every way Shape And form.You Were the cutest guy I Knew. I remember When we went to the movies dame i had such a great time with you the smile on your face Was just the best thing there.All I Got To Say Is That Your Still In Our Hearts and Memories Always && Forever. R.I.P.♥

— jASMiN.
Nov. 30, 2010 at 9:28 p.m.

R.I.P Cesar Diaz

— UNkOWN.?
Dec. 1, 2010 at 10:43 a.m.

thats sucks that is had to happen to him. i didnt know him but the day he got shoot it was right in front of my house and me and my family were the ones the call the police and the ambulance. but we will RIP and so sorry for the lost of Cesar and for his family.

— patty
Dec. 17, 2010 at 12:16 p.m.

I had class a high school class with Cesar he was a great kid that always had fun with the class he will be missed.

— unknown
Jan. 15, 2011 at 1:17 p.m.

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