Homicide Report > Craig Wright, 50
Craig Wright, 50
Died July 1, 2009 at 10:15 a.m.
Craig Wright, a 50-year-old black man, was stabbed several times and died July 1 in the 1700 block of Vista Del Mar Avenue in Hollywood, according to the Los Angeles County coroner's office.
Wright was in line at a food distribution center for the homeless when he got into an argument with Rodrigo Sosa, a 43-year old Latino, coroner's officials said. Sosa allegedly stabbed Wright several times about 9 a.m., officials said.
Wright was taken to the hospital after the attack, where he died about 10:15 a.m., said Ed Winter, a spokesman for the coroner's office.
Sosa was arrested by LAPD officers from the Hollywood Division at 9:15 p.m. the same day, according to sheriff's jail records. He is being held in lieu of $1,020,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court July 16. Records also indicate that federal immigration officials have placed a hold on Sosa.
- Neighborhood: Hollywood
- Age: 50
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Stabbing
- Day of the week: Wednesday
- Agency: LAPD Hollywood
- Race/Ethnicity: Black
- Crime scene: Commercial building
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My sweet best friend in heaven. God, I miss you so much.
Feb. 28, 2010 at 9:02 p.m.
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