Homicide Report > Christina Salazar, 17
Christina Salazar, 17
Died March 2, 2011
Christina Salazar, a 17-year-old white female, was shot to death Wednesday, March 2, near Maple Avenue and Adams Boulevard in Historic South-Central, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
The man who allegedly shot and killed her then led police on a nearly half-hour car chase that ended about a block from the shooting just south of downtown Los Angeles.
Police responded to a call of shots fired about 1:08 p.m. When they arrived in the residential neighborhood, they found Salazar wounded and on the ground, said Los Angeles Police Department Officer Bruce Borihanh.
Witnesses directed officers to where the gunman was hiding. Minutes later, the man got into a car and fled the scene in a silver Ford Expedition, said Sgt. Manuel Ramirez of the LAPD's Newton Division.
Police recovered a gun at the scene, Ramirez said.
The man led police on a short chase through East L.A. before returning to 27th Street west of Maple Avenue –- about a block from the shooting — at about 1:35 p.m., Borihanh said. He got out of the car, lay on the pavement and was arrested, Borihanh said.
Salazar was taken to the hospital, where she died of her injuries, Ramirez said.
She was shot in the back, according to coroner's records.
— Nate Jackson and Megan Garvey
- Neighborhood: Historic South-Central
- Age: 17
- Gender: Female
- Cause: Gunshot
- Day of the week: Wednesday
- Agency: LAPD Newton
- Race/Ethnicity: White
- Crime scene: Public place
22 reader comments about Christina Salazar
Hi, I'm very curious about the story every since I seen the family & I just wanted to know what's happening with the man who killed her & his sister? I think this family needs justice but at the same time I want to know why a 17yr old would have a gun? So with that said can you guys at LA Times keep us who are curious with the story updated
March 7, 2011 at 9:44 a.m.
The man is currently held in a 2 million bail. According to sources the sister is out. The 17 year old never carried a gun. The brother accidently shot the sister when trying to confront Christina.
March 7, 2011 at 1:23 p.m.
Very sad story. Not sure of all the details but it sounds like this girl went looking for trouble and found it. RIP Christina Salazar.
Carwash to raise money for funeral costs are today 3/7/11 at the corner of Adams and Maple.
March 7, 2011 at 2:05 p.m.
well i read another news about thiss same accident and it says that the girl who shot her was released !
i think she should not have the right to get outt they should keep her in ther to pay for wha she did.
i knew christina sinch a while back obviously lost contact with her for like about two years ago but i know she was a happy person did not deserve what they did to her she was friendly and did not harm noone .
RIP CHRISTINA SALAZAR.
now lets hope her family gets justice for her now.
March 7, 2011 at 2:25 p.m.
I heard that the teens had gotten into a fight, Christina shot the other girl on the leg. The other girl went to her brother to tell him that she had been shot...Im guessing her brother was furious and him and his sister(limping) went to chase her and shot her twice on the back.
May she RIP
My deepest condolesences go to the family and friends!
March 7, 2011 at 2:33 p.m.
How can any of you make a judgement... Were you there... Until you hear the entire story - be quiet.. No one deserves to be shot from behind... THE BROTHER IS A COWARD - TO SHOT ANYONE FROM THE BACK - ESPECIALLY A FEMALE
COWARD COWARD COWARD
March 9, 2011 at 9:51 p.m.
Well i didnt know this girl at all i live 2 blocks from where it happened and i just feel like if the guys sister was there when he shot christina and she knew that,that was what he was gonna do she should be charged maybe not for murder but for conspericy but hey who are we to say is the white men who makes the decisions R.i.P CHRISTINA SALAZAR
March 10, 2011 at 7:43 p.m.
I agree with the guy on top, people shouldn' t make jugdements because in realty they really don't know what went on... I knew christina myself she was a wonderful person she didnt deserve what happen to her. The guy who shot her is really a coward how is he going to shot a 17 year old female behind her back.Thats a b***h move in my opinion. I also think the girl should get time.
-RIP CHRISTINA SALAZAR
You Will Never Be Forgotten
March 11, 2011 at 11:21 a.m.
There is WAY more to this story I am sure. Teens with guns? I am sure if you scratch deeper into the surface of this story there will be drugs, gangs, absent parents, and all the other ingredients that make these tragedies happen.
March 11, 2011 at 11:50 a.m.
Female or not, if you're out looking for trouble you're going to find it.
March 11, 2011 at 12:09 p.m.
This happened right in the heart of E/S Ghetto BoyZ turf
... I wonder if they had anything to do with it
March 11, 2011 at 7:18 p.m.
Damnn..i barely found out about this incident..
i saw it before and i thought it was someone else since i havent seen her in so longg..but i just wanna say i know christina and her family.we use to be neighbors and they were cool people.i mostly feel bad for her twin.no one should have to barry any of their family members at that age that christina was..
Rest In Paradise
March 14, 2011 at 12:23 p.m.
This story would be totally diferent if Christina shot and killed the other girl " Then you would see post like "oh yeah, Christina was crazy". This story is such a shame. Sad really, but if what other people are saying is true, Christina starting the events that eventually took her life..Young people really need to stop and think of what will happen before commiting an act of violence.
March 14, 2011 at 12:50 p.m.
If yew don't noe christina or her family ndd ur saying stuff..yew guys need to get a life...christina had a big heart ndd loved to have fun.. shess was my tina boo bina..haha..I will never forget the day I met her or the memories..if yew guys don't noe what happened then keep ur mouths shut.. ur input isn't needed.. let her rest in peace...god takes the best..ndd she was the bestt<3. Rest in paradise tina bo bina...miss yew babyy gurl
March 16, 2011 at 9:42 a.m.
This is christina's eldest sister and i just want to thank everyone who has suppported our family during this heartbreaking situation..the love that we've received has truly helped our family tremendously.. My baby is gone but will never be forgotten and will remain in our hearts until we meet again....LOVE U CHRISTINA
March 22, 2011 at 12:46 p.m.
I will like to thank everyone who supported the family. All the donations and support really helped us alot. I also want to thank channel 52 for putting a word out there for us it brought people in. My beloved sister is now resting in paradise. Love you and i will see you soon.
March 23, 2011 at 1:26 p.m.
.:r.i.p christina Let That foo that killed u rot in hell Rest in paradise:.
Damn u looked to cute Girl..
July 4, 2011 at 3:53 p.m.
Scriptures
John 5:28-29 Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.
Psalms 115:17 The dead praise not the LORD, neither any that go down into silence.
July 22, 2011 at 1:02 p.m.
i heard that the fool that shot christina got the green light? idk if its true. rest in paradise christina gone but never forgotten
Sept. 7, 2011 at 5:14 p.m.
i miss my babbygurl soo much :/
Nov. 6, 2011 at 11:50 p.m.
u guys got it all twisted she shot diana and diana's brother shot christina for revenge.! r.i.p christina salazar you will be missed in montclair/pomona/ontario /and chino.!
Dec. 21, 2011 at 11:30 a.m.
u guys got it all twisted she shot diana and diana's brother shot christina for revenge.! r.i.p christina salazar you will be missed in montclair/pomona/ontario /and chino.! and she wasnt a "white" female she was a "latina" thank you very much.!
Dec. 21, 2011 at 11:32 a.m.
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