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Daniel Silva, 18

Died March 12, 2011 at 10:28 a.m.

Daniel Silva

Daniel Silva, an 18-year-old Latino, was shot and killed Saturday, March 12, in the 2900 block of Alsace Avenue in West Adams, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Silva was seated in a vehicle about 10:03 a.m. when an unknown person walked up and shot him, said Ed Winter, spokesman for the coroner's office.

The victim was taken to a hospital where he died less than 30 minutes later, records show.

Anyone with information about the killing can leave an anonymous tip by calling Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (8477).

— Los Angeles Times

2916 Alsace Ave.
 
 

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Updated: May 2, 2011 at 4:40 p.m.

 
 

85 reader comments about Daniel Silva

R.I.P Ma Boii Danny( Monsta)
it comes to a point i still cant believe your gone:/ but who ever did that to you is gona one day pay!Jus know ma boii you gona be in everybodies heart yout gonna be our inspiration.Your were a unique dude with a big koolaid smile on your face all the time.Friendly to everyone .really known on the west side pretty much everywhere! at least i gave you the last hug at the hall parties n the last thing i told you was "monsta this dude reminds me of you he looks jus like you " and you turned and looked and you was like "oh what thats my niguah right there with a big smile on your face! also good memories at Dorsey High ! but you in a better place looking over us ! and well one day your friends,family,and loved ones gonna reunite with you <3 R.I.P DAnny gone but never forgotten !!

— evelyn miranda
March 14, 2011 at 10:27 a.m.

Hey PUMPKIN I Will MissYou .Just Remeber That Your Always Gonna Have a Big Place In this Big Little Heart Of Mine Te Queremos Nunca Te Olvides De eso. Te Me Vas Pero Nunca TE Me Iras De Mi Corazon. Tu Papi Y tu Mami Siempre Te recordaran. Que dios Les De las Fuerzas A la Familia Silva Para Pasar Por estos Momentos Tan Dificiles . Something that I will miss About U is Your txt Messages you would Send Me like At 3 in the morning And saying wht Chu doin And I would tell U here thinkung About My Pumpkin And you would Laught And say Thats Why i Love you BOO . just remenber to save me a spot Over their And Show THe angels How To Shuffle And shake Their Booty Like you did WHen I was At Your House That Last time LOL TEAMO PUMPKIN
R.I.P Danny Silva MY MONSTA BOY

YOUR BOO , Diana Chavarria

— diana chavarria
March 14, 2011 at 4:17 p.m.

well daniel was the greatest guy..daniel was a guy that when you see him he was always with a huge koolaide smile! All of us cant believe that he is actually gone! He introduced me to all of his friends as his cuzin! i am so happy that daniel was in my life, he made a huge change in me. he made me realize what was actually the meaning of life. daniel you will always be in my heart and i will never forget you and all the memories that we had together! i love you danny...R.I.P DANIEL SILVA:(

— alexandria reyes
March 14, 2011 at 4:55 p.m.

I still dnt believe that u left us but as u n everyone noes it always gonna be in our hearts mind because u were a unique guy that everyday u will enjoy life like no tomorrow n u were always their trying to makes so happy n makes have a smile in our face just how u did I love u n u will be miss n hope that the bitch that kill u gets to paid for what he did Jackie loves u

— Jacqueline
March 14, 2011 at 5:28 p.m.

You did not deserve this little monster, you had a future a head of you. You were so full of life and energy. I still remember you rolling around the neighbor hood on your fixie bike. I still remember you when you were just 10 years old running around church, in church fairs. I will always take you and my heart. The good die young... I really mean it when I say good. You didn't deserve this little Danny. My heart goes out to your parents. You will always be missed.
I close friend that will always miss you.

— Kay
March 14, 2011 at 7:05 p.m.

"Hey was up" that's what you always said to me with ur big smile when I will see you on roseland or on westhaven... Basically You were seen all over the place :) I remember how u would jump on my car n made me drive you around lol man you were a koo kid.. Dnt worry lil Danny ur still our lil neighborhood kid ...we all love you man You will be missed but always remembered as a happy young man.. ..we will meet again..see u then bro...
---from URIEL ,,my bro IRVING & sis JENNY SANCHEZ

— URIEL S.
March 14, 2011 at 10:36 p.m.

Danny Aka Monstah rip! We Miss And Love U To The Fullest Ur The Best Dude I Could Have Ever Known! Always Smiling No Matter Wat Always Down For Ur Stuff And The Nicest Person. U Had A Beauiful Spirt And U Will Live With Us In Our Hearts Forever No Words Could Describe The Love And Respect We Give U! Ur In A Better Place Know In Paradise Looking Down On Us! We Love You R.I.P Monstah!

— joanna morales
March 14, 2011 at 11:28 p.m.

Dearest sweet Danny i have trouble accepting the fact that your gone, so i wont. But it'll be like we went for a while w out seeing eachother. But i can understand why God would want you close to him cuz you truly were an angel on earth. Only special way we love and miss you Monsta. I still remember the last time i seen you at the races who would have known that would be the last hug i would give you:(

— Nathaly Portillo
March 15, 2011 at 1:03 a.m.

Damn! Danny boy<//3 I can't believe you are gone. You were a GREAT friend, who did not deserve to go. I remember you coming to Winchell's for some donuts after the beach, All those times we would be active at the beach, with the little homies. You always looking out for me, biking it to my house at night, Man ima miss your hugs, and that smile of yours. Ireally hope you knew & know we all love you & we are very devistated of your losss. Damn I wish you were here, to reply to my messages. You will always be in my heart, ill carry you with me forever. I can't wait til the day comes when we meet again! U mean the world to me, I'm pretty sure u caused great impact in everyone's life.

Silva Family; I'm so sorry for your loss, a great son, brother, and friend. His death was unexpected.

These cops BETTER find out who did this and not ignore this. I promise as soon as I graduate I'm going to become a sheriff and try to solve this myself....

In loving memory Danny "monstahhhh"...

:*i love you:'(

— Manjeet "Migi"
March 15, 2011 at 2:04 a.m.

My nigga since 7th grade we were 12 years old when we met, since that day we were unseperable! I still remember every morning at mount vernon we'd walk to wenchills or something. 8th grade we got even closer came out in quincianeras you introduced me to soooooo many people! We'd party together all the time! When it came down to amusement parks id say eff a date ill take my boy monster, your mom would make Us food before partying! I can hear your laugh n see your smile still. so many unique aspects that you had that I will not find on another soul! You're such a sweet n lovable person always happy a.f! I can really say I'm glad to be your friend but from anything your BESTFRIEND/COUSIN :) You'd talk to little kids, bums, random ppl. I love you so much man, I can bearly see the screen cause I've accumulated so much tears right now! ='( WHY! WHY YOU monstro! I. L O V E. Y O U. Your boy C U R L Y! <3

— George Lemus "curly"
March 15, 2011 at 2:19 a.m.

God bless you! You are really missed

— jacky
March 15, 2011 at 2:25 a.m.

My chinito :*( I'm going to miss you soo much I'm going to miss you passing by my house n honking n screaming my name to say hi I'm going to miss everymomnent we shared together u were like a brother to me & now your gone it wasn't your turn it's unfair I am still un truthful to myself that your gone ! I miss you soo much and I would do anything to see you smile agian :*( IlOVE you! See you soon Danny!(:

— Kimberly franco
March 15, 2011 at 10:09 a.m.

R.I.P our boy Daniel Silva, you will always be missed you will never be gone for us. you always had a smile on your face no matter what. we remember you would always have your loud music in your car with your smile. there was not a day that we saw you with out a smile. its tough to accept the fact that you were taken from us. taken from a family and from your closest friends. we cry for you we pray for you. we know that you will always be watching us from above with your kool-aid smile on.
Rest in peace MONSTER <33 July 15, 1991- March 12, 2011 gone but NEVER for gotten.

— jailene & nidia
March 15, 2011 at 1 p.m.

Damn my nigguh, I can't believe youre gone. You meant so much to me, it's gunna be so different without you. It's amazing how many lifes you touched. you'll always be remembered by your koolaid smile, Always <3
You'll always be in out hearts.
Gone but never forgotten my boyy!
I love youu!!!!!!!!!!!
- M K A Y !
Micaela.

— Micaela
March 15, 2011 at 7:35 p.m.

i cant believe yur gone i just cant i barely saw yu a week ago and now yur gone, man i remember the first time i met yu at a quince man yu were so funny and such a good dancer heh yu were the nicest greatest guy i ever met! i wouldnt think that someone would take the life of such an amazing guy away. yu were so loved by many its just so hard to get the fact that yur gone...but one day who ever did this will pay they will because that someone wus so heartless to take the life of a guy who lived his life to its fullest and never wus sad yu always smiled and yet they still took yu away, we all miss yu danny we really do but soon we will all see yu again. yur in a better place now and we know this isnt good bye this is a see yu later. rest in peace danny yuu will never be forgotten :/

— daisy ramirez
March 15, 2011 at 8:17 p.m.

I'm Still Speechless. It's Hard To Believe I'm Not Gonna See You Catch Me Slippin Anymore, Or Seeing You At Church :/ But You Know We'll See Each Other Again. We Love You And Pray For You Danny. And I Hope You'll Watch Over Me. Rest In Paradise Monster.<3

— Brenda Ramirez
March 15, 2011 at 9:57 p.m.

Danny I still can't belive your gone , I know we didn't hang out much but the times we did you was always laughing &stayed smiling all day. You had such a kind heart. It was just thursday the last time I saw you , the last words you told me were "Take care ma nigg";( It breaks my heart knowing I'm not gonna see you around anymore. But your spirit remains alive. Your in a better place now lookin down on us till we meet again. You will Always be missed , Never forgotten. R.I.P Danny "Monster".

— Lorena P.
March 15, 2011 at 11:42 p.m.

I met Danny once through my older son at a restaurant. Very nice kid, respectful and full of life, they were coming from a shoe store. When my son told me about his death, it hurted because he was a very friendly person. all my nieces that knew him told me the same thing of how nice Danny was. I give my condolences to his family. It is so sad that young lives are taken away by criminals that don't value the life that GOD has given us.
Rest in peace Danny.

— george c
March 16, 2011 at 8:29 a.m.

R.I.P ma boiii monsta
U will never be forgotten always gonna be near ur angel will never leave us ..can no one else be like you I love you my boiii ....thnks for all those times u were around catchin us slippin ....I miss yeww stay high ....

— chelly gonzalez
March 16, 2011 at 12:30 p.m.

Danny- Your a great guy with a big heart. Everyone loved your smile, your personality and most of all... you cared so much about everyone. We always remember you passing by riding your bike, going over the house, parties, etc. Your life was cut short but your memory will live forever in our hearts. May you rest in peace and our prayers go out to your family. Thank you for all the smiles and laughs.

-Family Velasquez

— Family Velasquez
March 16, 2011 at 2:06 p.m.

it sucks that you did'nt get to live a long life lil danny, even though your nick name was monsta you were not at all a monsta, you would always come to the shop and say what's up fool, you even told people i was your uncle. i bearly knew you for about a year and to know that you're not here with us it sucks. i really pray to God that who ever took your life pays with all law enforcement possible, your friend Al and kari will always miss you.

— evolution motorsports
March 16, 2011 at 5:40 p.m.

Wow I can't believe it's true. I just saw u Friday night burning out in ur dads truck n that same day u were playing wit Tony. I remember when u were at my sis house at a party that we had. Everybody was drunk u couldn't stop trowing up. U throw up every were n I mean everywere. All the times we went crusin so the car shows, n to get some diablitos. You love those. You would always tell me let's go get some I got 5 on gas. We were going to go too this past week me u Jess n Tony. I can't believe this. Ur not here no more. You will never be forgotten we will treasure ur memories b ur laughter always n forever. I would always see u in ur bike ur skuoter or ur car. Venice beach u love. I can't say goodbye. I'll just say see u later.
God to u to a better place. Soon will see u again. May u always rest in peace. See u later monster.

— Gaby
March 16, 2011 at 11:03 p.m.

for the last couple days i have been at a loss for words. danny was a great young man, i remember when u first started exploring the neighbor 14-15 yrs ago.you will never be forgotten danny you have touched some many lives with your smile and personality. rest in peace danny you will never be forgotten.

— jason folse
March 17, 2011 at 8:35 a.m.

Danny Silva ! Dawgg i miss you so much all this that was caused was so unnecessary because u had a good heart u help so many ppl out and i cant accept that u r gone just cant, nobody cant! but just know that everyone well always remember you, ur big as kool aid smile, and personality! Last time i seen u was long time ago but it feels like it was couple dayss agoo and we tlkk for a lidoh nd last thing we did is shake hands and said peace out !:'/ Never though u would be gone so early in age and all this is a shocker to everybody! We know u looking at us from heaven nd smiling! i have alot more to write about but i g2g my boi nd as u can see we thinking of u all the time nd as we speak about u, u still here with us!! WE LOVE YOU STAY UP!
R.I.P Danny Silva "see u at crossroads"<3

Love DEFRLOKS

— Defr
March 17, 2011 at 2:10 p.m.

Its hard to believe your gonee now :'/ it sucks to wake up knowing your not around anymore. your in a better place, and i know your watching us from above.
even though physically your not here, spiritually your right next to us <3
i love & miss you very much, especially your big ass smilee :/
Someday we'll see each other at crossroads<333

Love, Erika

— Erika
March 18, 2011 at 8:40 p.m.

your now in paradise along with many good people....watch us from above ♥ .... R.I.P :'/ danny silva

we miss you danny :(!

— zari r.
March 18, 2011 at 8:42 p.m.

I found out who Danny the day he was taken from this life. What I've gained in this past week is a whole lot of new little brothers and sisters who were around my neighborhood all along. They tell me Danny would have loved me and that truly gives me a good feeling.

So I wrote this poem for him:

Silva Lining


I didn’t know you
but your spirit
resonates
inside of those who
mourn you
Your laugh
Your smile
Your joy for, life
Your love
for the beach
that I always mean to visit
Your indulgences
from Starbucks to
Yogurt Land
reminds me how I rarely
treat myself to anything past
a hot soaking bath
You rode your bike and waved to your neighbors
I still have yet to
buy one of own
Everyone knew you
They are just now
Meeting me
In 1992
my sophomore year
of college
I started to
find my voice
the same year of your
very first cry

No I didn’t know you
personally
but Your friends
Your family
Your neighbors
(My neighbors)
have demonstrated
for me
shown me
who you are
Your Spirit
will last longer then
7 day candles
I never knew you
and I know I’ll never
forget you
For you are
my reminder
Our reminder

To appreciate
Life
Love
Humor
Laughter
A good bike ride
A favorite food
Nature
Family
Friends
And Smiles

We are thankful
to you
for reminding us

that life
can be short
and we must make
the most of it
no matter what challenges arise

We must keep your smile
within our expanding Hearts,
Minds, and souls

The Danny Silva way

Kaypri 2011

— Kaypri
March 19, 2011 at 4:37 p.m.

ma niggu danny aka monster i cant beleive ur gone maniggu i just seen u on ASH wednsday U holla at me i remeber the first day i met u in mt.vernon kickin it under the tree u were always wit ur scooter ma niggu we use to pick up hoes in that skool and den i use to c u in st.agatha church. dayum andd now ur gone ,and im trying not to cry but we always gotta stay posotive but I it hurts to c somebody we love gone i hope u up der wit all ma other homies and cousins smiling down on me saying this niggu is a fool for dis one.p.s if u need to talk to somebody just do it in ma dreams broo ill listen r.i.p danny aka monsterlowk love always ur homie kinslok hope to c u soon in thug manzion real soon so let us pour out the brew . i know u seen me yesterday drunk hahahahahaa i was thinking of u sheding tearz its all good though

— KINSLOWK
March 19, 2011 at 11:43 p.m.

Dam cuhz I been hearin about a niggga named danny dat died butt I kept sayin 2 my self naw not my niggga it aint my danny. I been knowin u since cienaga . You was the coolest niggga I don't see how some 1 could gun u down. I love you my nigga see u when I get their much respect.

— wla D'nasty
March 20, 2011 at 1:42 p.m.

Smh I been hearin about this for 3days now. And I kept sayin 2 my self naw not my niguah man! Not my niguah since cienaga. We was just puttin gas in are cars at the valero gas station 3weeks ago. Much love and respect cuhz see you when I get their.

— donte m
March 20, 2011 at 5:17 p.m.

My prayers Go out to the parents and family of Daniel silva.Me and danny go ways back. I use to help him with his homework years back just so his mom and big brother would let him outside. I watched him grow from a kid to a young man...R.I.P Danny you will be missed! Free Banks!!

— SaM/NiNo
March 21, 2011 at 4:25 a.m.

As I am writing this, I still can't believe your gone... it only seems like yesterday you were riding your bike telling me you were on the way to the beach. You were 2 nice 2 be 4gotten......R.I.P Danny Silva

— Chris Orozco
March 21, 2011 at 4:27 a.m.

Any updates?
Why did this young man get shot?
Does not sound like he was gang-related after reading all this positive comments from his family/friends

May he Rest in Paradise
My deepest condolesences go to all family n friends of Daniel

— SC
March 21, 2011 at 10:03 a.m.

r.i.p.

— mexhubtown
March 21, 2011 at 11:26 a.m.

@ SC- Danny was not gang related. Thank you for your condolesences. Thank you.

— Danny's Friend
March 21, 2011 at 4:35 p.m.

i still cant believe your gone!!
its been really hard not seeing you around on your bike. you will really be missed but never forgotten. i still remember the time when it was my sisters 15 you and alex were taking shots and you got so drunk and you started throwing up everywhere lol. i know ur in a better place now, looking down and protecting us.thanx for leaving so many good memories. i love you! <3 see you soon!! Rest in paradise my boy MONSTER!!!
-Ale <3

— Alejandra Garcia
March 22, 2011 at 8:17 p.m.

03/23/2011
Its painful to read the feelings of all you're friends and family. You will always be in every body's hearts and memory's. I'm glad I got to know you. Going out to the car show on Tuesday with me and my brothers and sisters, is one of many memory's. You're laughter will always be in us. Rest in Peace Danny ''MONSTA''
Will always remember you!!!


— VIC
March 23, 2011 at 10:31 a.m.

Danny Your not gone your still here.
Your not dead, Your full of Life. The only difference between us is that we can't see or hear you anymore. You live thru everyone of us.
Rest In Paradise Danny you will always be in our hearts we love u so much my boy soon will all meet again

— llajaira fernandez
March 23, 2011 at 4:12 p.m.

Well Danny today they laid you to rest, it seemed like you were there shinning a light on us all. As soon as they put you down the clouds came. I have limited memories of you, cause I hardly soent time with you, I still remember you as a little kid riding your bike on sundays at the park during soccer games, you were my cousins cousin, but I always felt like you and your bros and sis were my cousins too, much love youngster, shine down on us on a daily, Godspeid.

— Rob
March 23, 2011 at 4:46 p.m.

I didnt have the chance to meet you but my sister Antonia and my friend Diana knew you. From what I hear you were a big part of your community. I now you legacy will live on. Isend my deepest condolences to the Silva Family. They Loved You But God Loved You More.
R.I.P Danny Silva aka Monster

— KRBY
March 23, 2011 at 5:27 p.m.

iDidn't have tha chance to talk to you anymore you where a great friend and now your gone fast ;/ your to younq to leave ); but i guess god has his reason why ;/ but now we all now that you are in gods hands wiff all tha family , and you well never be forgotten you had a great heart to open for your friend ;) and ithank you iloveyou and ill see you soon and ill chill wiff you alright well ill see you laters
iLoveyou never forget that <3
Rest In Peace Monsta ;/

— Jenny Perez
March 23, 2011 at 8:46 p.m.

Wheres the media at in this tragedy that hit the Mid City again. When it was Jamiel Shaw they talked about it in every channel. They made a big mess cause a latino gangster killed him. Ice Cube even put him in one of his video. But this kid was taken away by black blood gangmember and who is saying anything?? Just like Jamiel this kid wasnt a gangmember. All i know that today all his family and friends wished him a good farewell. never have I seen so many people at a funeral. Vaya con dios Compita Danny..Ay veremos y le componemos su corrido....

— ........
March 23, 2011 at 11:12 p.m.

I agree with .... Thank you for finally saying it.

— A Friend
March 24, 2011 at 3:34 p.m.

Danny wasn't a gang member. They sued J'S mom because she was in the Army & said her son was Not a gaang member...

— M
March 26, 2011 at 1:54 p.m.

Monster, I miss you soooo much. This neighborhood doesn't feel the same with out you. I was sitting on my porch hoping you would pass by on your bike but I know that hoping and wishing for that to happen isn't going to bring you back. I won't every see that beautiful cheerful smile of your, only in my memories and in pictures. The night before you got shot you were here at my house with me. You said you were hungry so you were going to go buy tacos, like always, but if I would have known what was going to happen to you the next morning I would have never let you go. I never expected that to be our last conversation, our last laughs, our last goodbye. You were such a great kid, I don't know why this had to happen to you. You deserved the best that life had to offer. Your laugh, your smile, your jokes, you over all will be missed by so many people that love you. Everything you did for everyone. You always tried to make everyone smile no matter what people thought about you. I wish you would have never gotten into that car that morning but like I said, wishing isn't going to change what happened or the fact that your gone. Now its time to face the fact that your gone and now your my angel. The angel that goes with me every where and keeps me strong through whatever it is I'm going through. The angel I can talk to and will listen to me just like before. I love you Danny and just know that you will always be in my heart. We'll meet again soon and be able to laugh together again. Rest In Paradise. I LOVE YOU.

— Crystal Lopez
March 26, 2011 at 5:30 p.m.

i love you lil brother i know yr gne now and we cant bring you back but you know that we love you and yr always in moms ,dads and yr bros and my self heart and YOU WILL FOR EVER BE MISSED WE KOVE YOU AND MISS YOU TONS I CANT BOLIVE THAT YR NOT WITH US ANY MORE WHO WILL KICK ME OUT OF YR ROOM NOW WHO WILL BUY ME JACK GRRR.. LOVE U YR SIS ZOCHI

— zochi
March 26, 2011 at 10:06 p.m.

— KINSLOWK .... "we use to pick up hoes".

A completely stupid comment that puts a different spin on the deceased. Is that how you talk about people?

— M .... Your post was strange to say the least.

— ........ "But this kid was taken away by black blood gangmember"

How do you know that?

— syscom3
March 27, 2011 at 4:30 p.m.

I think every gang member should be tarred and feathered, no matter what color or race they come from. Fighting, dying, killing, or going to prison over a turf that you will never own is so foolish. I tell my daughter all the time, even associating with them can get you killed.

I think JS's case caught the media's eye because of the illegal immigration issue. Had his killer been an American citizen, it would have been swept under the carpet just like the other 99% of Los Angeles murders.

Be mindful young people, you do not have to be active to find yourself looking down the barrel of a gun, these idiots are killing just for the sake of it, so if you dress like it, walk like it, talk like it, people will consider your it.

My best friend is a minister of the gospel, but wears a shaved head, and often puts his sunglasses behind head when he walks indoors, and he is hit up by both hispanic and black gang bangers. Its sad, but its reality.

— K. Silva
March 27, 2011 at 6:37 p.m.

We grew up together and share so many great memories together... We consider you like our lil brother. We always played outside, our walks from school, run around the block or our houses, ride our bikes, skates and getting in trouble sometimes with our parents... I laugh at the silly things you, your brother, my niece and I used to do...You were so good at everything you would do from skateboarding to biking etc... You always had a smile in your face a smile that will always be in my heart. It still hurts till today that your no longer here with us, but one thing I know is that your watching over us now. And I know will meet once again. I miss you and its not the same anymore without you, but I know your in a better place. I LOVE YOU!!!! May God bless you and Rest in Paradise.
R.I.P
Danny

— Becky
March 28, 2011 at 6:11 p.m.

my condolences to the family of Danny. He is now in heaven and soon we well be reunited with him. It's just kills me to know that now a days many cool, sweet guys are getting killed but we know that God has him in heaven and is taking care of us from up there..Rest in Paradise Danny.

— candy
March 30, 2011 at 9:01 a.m.

what is wrong with our teenagers now a days. why is there so many teens getting kill..los angeles gangs are taking over our freedom they are so in control and powerful...if you are driving a nice car with sounds and good lookin wheels, you are riskin to get rub, shot or get kill. if you are wearing good lookin clothing or have the wrong colors( specialy red or blue) you are risking to get rob shot or get kill if you are in the wrong hood you will get kill...growing up i witness lots of crime to innocent people i went to lots of good friends funeral and i always ask myself self why, why did they had to die in such a criminal violence way..i guess i will never know the answer of that..i didn't know daniel silva or his family for what i have read he was a good happy loving person..i feel so much sadness that he was kill in such a violent way, that he didnt get a chance to celebrate his his 18th birthday,his 21st birthday, finish high school go to college get to met his future wife and kids and grandkids..all i know that he is in a better places smilin at jesus..my condolences goes out to his family...r.i.p daniel s

— mari g
March 30, 2011 at 1:35 p.m.

Hi there my name is Natalie my dad, my mom,& my uncles. Where very close to my tio monsta which I will never get the honor of Meeting him. cuz u see was only 17 days old went my tio Monsta was killed by Blood gang member.

My tio Monsta was no gang member he was a fixie rider. He was known thru out west L.A. as a nice caring loving individual he messed wit no one.
And now thanks to some low life murderer, killer, I will only know my tio MONSTA thru my families memeries.
We miss and love u tio DANNY "MONSTA" SILVA

Oh and to the killer u will get urs believe dat.

— Natalie Palacios
March 31, 2011 at 1:59 a.m.

my boii monsta was taken away from us dat Saturday morning I had just seen u a day b4 u was on ur bike of course like always I remember asking u to let me hop on it but I chose not but now dat I think about it I should have .

I remember da day we went to da swapmeet on ur bikes a few months b4. I was day first and only time we went for a ride together, we went so u can other ur MONSTA logo sweater.
Dat day u had me hugging and gasping for air trying to catch up to u and ull slow down and take off on me wen I got close lol.

Well now dats one of dats few memories I have of u and I thank god I got to meet a person a kool as u bro.
Ride ur fixie thru dats heavens above.

My respect out to ur Family
Love, ya boii LOS.

— LOS
March 31, 2011 at 2:28 a.m.

R.I.P baby Bonx. You were one of a kind on the barrio and will be missed.

— seven
April 2, 2011 at 11:53 p.m.

I can still hear ur voice in my head. I miss u monsta. I dnt even know were to start. Many memories we had. Laughters n ur big ass smile. Thats all I see everyday. Ur big coolay smile. I can't believe how it happen. I can't understand y u n not both of u? But it wasn't ur fault or his for being their at the wrong place at the worng time. Y did god have to take u so soon? So young. But ur our gardien angel now. Looking down on ur brothers sis mom n dad. U see how heart broken they are. N all of ur friends everybody that knew u. We all miss u so much. Watching over everyone my angel. I love n miss u Danny. I wish I can see u one more time but soon I'll see u again. Rest in paradise monsta. Will never forget u NEVER!!!....
God u took one of a kind away. A young man that did no harm to anyone. 18 yrs old still a baby. Take him in ur arms god. His our angel now. Monsta I'll see u again.
See u later Danny "monsta"
love u n miss u always
rest in paradise
Danny silva aka "monsta"

— Hazel
April 7, 2011 at 10:15 p.m.

its been a month since uve been gone... and still cant believe dat ur gone... da block is not da same nemore...... we miss u danny boi and will always be in r hearts and minds.... rest in paradise monsta and i will see u in da crossroads

— brenda
April 12, 2011 at 5:03 p.m.

R.I.P Danny Boi “Monster”… Well this is still a situation that no one can believe, it’s hard. Danny u are missed by so many and your case has hit a lot of hearts. You’re gone but we will never forget you. Mansfield will never be the same. Remembering the days when you and all the kids in the neighborhood would be at my house fixing bikes, scooters, skateboards ect. hurt to remember but I can say that they are memories I will never forget. When I saw u again after a couple a years and you notice that I remembered you, you gave me a BIG smile (that smile you gave everyone) and said “Oh you remembered me”, cheers me up because I got to see that smile of yours before departing to a better place. May you Rest In Paradise Daniel Silva, see you soon & please greet me with that big smile of yours!

— Amy
April 12, 2011 at 9:43 p.m.

dann y i can't belive your gone, its hard to let you go seeing all the time in your bike smiling and going to places busting missions and stuff and parties. damm those where good days. when you came with me and gina and we busted a mission to church and then we where gonna go party. im really going to miss you and that smile that you always had love you danny<3 gone but never forgotten.

— deeceee
April 19, 2011 at 1:56 a.m.

Why was he shot? :o

— West Adams
April 19, 2011 at 11:07 a.m.

@ West Adams- He was at the wrong place at the wrong time. Great kid with a great future ahead of him.

— Alex
April 20, 2011 at 10:53 a.m.

@alex how was he in a wrong place if he was shot near his house??

— danny silva we miss you
May 3, 2011 at 10:21 a.m.

danny i cant believe your gone.. its been so long since ive talked to you.. whatver happend between us??? it just hit me

— unknown
May 5, 2011 at 10:26 a.m.

@ Danny silva we miss you- meaning he was at the wrong place at the wrong time regardless if he was near his house. He was a great kid and was taken from us. That's why i said what i said.

— Alex
May 6, 2011 at 11:55 a.m.

Danny! I will never forget you...You were really one of a kind ever since the day I met you! I remember you & your dad picking up your bro & I from the airport...I remember thinking, "I'ma get along so good with this kid!" haha I'm so glad I took the chance to go to Los Angeles, cause I got to meet a beautiful person inside & out. It hurts you're gone. It all still feels like a horrible dream. :( Jus know that I got alot of love for you all the way down here in Texas! <3 I'll never forget all the memories I have of you...I love you "boo boo" lol [[insider]] The Silva Family will always be in my prayers. I love them!!!

— Jessica
May 14, 2011 at 11:26 p.m.

We grew up together, you were my younger brother, and will always be. We would go to the tracks late at night to see the races. Eating tacos after. I would always make sure you got in your house safe and sound before driving off, every night we went out. We had each others backs. To know I couldn't of done anything to save your life haunts me everyday. With you, you take our secrets and our memories.

I will not rest until justice is served!

I know your watching us from above and protecting us.
I Love You Danny (Monter) Silva
R.I.P

— 1Enigma7
May 23, 2011 at 6:43 a.m.

Damb thats sad yo, I remember you use to ride your BMX around the block, always smiling. R.I.P

— Namer
June 9, 2011 at 2:36 p.m.

R.i.p danny yesterday was 3mnths that ur gone ..... we all miss u n we have u always in our heart monstah <3..

— we miss you
June 13, 2011 at 10:11 a.m.

Looks like the Mexican brother was kicking it with black brothers. Is that what got him killed? Just asking(don't mean any disrespect y'all)

— black guy
July 13, 2011 at 2:40 p.m.

nigga this, nigga that...sound like the gang life.

— STUFF HAPPEN
July 13, 2011 at 9:47 p.m.

Sorry to hear about Danny. We used to live in that neighborhood. Finally got out. The best you can do it get out.

— Adrock
July 15, 2011 at 1:41 a.m.

Dear Monstaa......
Still Cant BELIEVE Your Gone' I Miss Your Smile Your Laugh Ahh I Miss You So Much That I Dream Of You' Sorry I Havent Vistd You But I Cant Go Somewhere Were One Of My Friend Body Is Under There Burried That One Friend That Was Active Always I Miss You
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN HAAAPPY LAATE BIRTHDAAY'
MOOONSTAHHfoeeverrr<3

— Jasmine Bonilla
July 20, 2011 at 11:23 a.m.

Danny we met you when you were a little guy always traveling all around the neighborhood on your scooter. My kids use to enjoy your company. We moved away from the neighborhood but our family would always remember you. My sons would often see you when they visit their cousins and just like everyone who had the blessing to know you I agree that you were a great example of brotherhood. You would always have a greeting and a smile for everyone no matter class, race nor age. My deepest condolences to your family and may you be full of joy with the Lord and angels above...RIP Little Danny

— Hurtado Family
Aug. 26, 2011 at 1:14 p.m.

i love & miss you <3

— F
Sept. 28, 2011 at 12:53 a.m.

slobks did this?

— uno8
Oct. 24, 2011 at 10:21 p.m.

Damm...i miss u...

— Leilany s
Nov. 4, 2011 at 2:38 p.m.

This is sooo sad may he rest in peace may god help his family and friends trough this hard times he will be in my prayers did they catch the monster that commuted this crime?

— reader
Nov. 30, 2011 at 7:10 p.m.

@west adams-i know everyone talks about how nice danny was and he was never gang related but reality is that he did used to claim gangs but he was never official .. he used to say he was eighteen streeter and thats what probly got him killed. The word probly spread about him beeing from 18st and thas wat probly got him killed for claimin a gang hes not from. i know this because i ran into people who said danny was claiming 18street at once. rip monsta gone but never forgoten

— carlos epinoza-south central
Dec. 9, 2011 at 8:04 p.m.

Dammm Monstaa!! i cant believe its about to be a year that they took yuh from us!;( just remember yuhr always and forever gonna be in our hearts<3 we love yuh and miss yuh!</3 mansfield will never be the same!!!;( we miss seeing that cute smile all the time!! miss seeing yuh ride yuhr bikeall the time saying wassup to everybody even if yuh didnt knoe them!!(: yuh were a great kidd<3 everybody loves yuh and missed yuh!! on the 12th its gonna be a year!! a year that we didnt see yuh smile and crack jokes</3 we love yuh and will always miss yuh and yuh will always be in our hearts<3 may yuhr soul rest in peace.!<3
R.i.p Danny ''Monster'' Silva<3

— Ale<3
March 9, 2012 at 10:34 a.m.

I knew Danny for a short amount of time, I miss him like many of his friends and it's sad to see that there is still no update in the case. What exactly did the cops do in trying to find out what happened? Did they find the person who committed the crime? Case closed? Case still under investigation? It would be nice to know that his family got some kind of closure to this tragedy.

I will continue to pray for his family and I know that Danny is resting in peace. He will be missed but never forgotten.

— old friends
Sept. 18, 2012 at 5:56 p.m.

This is a perfect lesson for everyone out there who want to claim a gang that their not part of.

— James
Nov. 30, 2012 at 8:12 p.m.

Shut up him claiming had nothing to do with it.It was who was in the car with him that day. period

— OMG
Dec. 1, 2012 at 11:32 a.m.

Claiming a gang or sitting in a car with a known gang member what's the difference, if your riding in a car with known gang members and rivals spot you they're going to light you up and that is what happen he got lid up for riding with a rival gang member it's not rocket science, if he had more common sense he would still be around.

— James
Dec. 1, 2012 at 6:33 p.m.

Thankful that another worthless thug is off the streets for good.

— c-man
Dec. 2, 2012 at 5:52 p.m.

Yeah look at his picture he looks like a thug, he was a murder waiting to happen and that's what happens to want to be gangsters.

— Jr
Dec. 4, 2012 at 8:51 p.m.

This back and forth sh*t is funny...look he never said he was from 18..how can he claim that when he kicking it with enemies of that hood..if anything I was told that he was playing funny business with a real hated hood of that hood he lived in..a black guy did it a blood did it..lol it was shaggy and scooby doo...haha it wasn't a "slob" nor was he black..let me say this much what hood you grow up in or who you grow up around get into that hood..don't live in one hood and try to be from the enemy set...how dumb..stupid is as stupid does..so all you..writers you know who you are no names no crews make sure you pick and choose where you want to be from wisely cause this same thing just happened not too long ago around there..but this guy was actually from somewhere.smh

— cant be serious..
April 8, 2013 at 6:58 p.m.

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