Homicide Report > Daniel Villanueva, 29 [Updated]
Daniel Villanueva, 29 [Updated]
Died April 28, 2011
Daniel Villanueva, identified by the coroner's office as a 29-year-old white man, was shot and killed Thursday, April 28, in the 7700 block of Alameda Street in Florence-Firestone, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Villanueva got into an argument with another person in a Chuck-E-Cheese's parking lot about 8:15 p.m., said Ed Winter, spokesman for the coroner's office.
At some point, the two walked back to their cars, but then the other person came back and shot Villanueva, Winter said.
Authorities were called and the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Coroner's records show he was shot several times in the torso and arms.
It’s unknown if the shooter was arrested.
Anyone with information about the killing is asked to contact the sheriff's homicide bureau at (323) 890-5500. Tipsters who would like to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (800) 222-8477.
[Update July 28: Suspect sought in parking dispute killing at Chuck E. Cheese's]
— Los Angeles Times
- Neighborhood: Florence-Firestone
- Age: 29
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Gunshot
- Day of the week: Thursday
- Agency: LASD Homicide
- Race/Ethnicity: White
- Circumstance: Fight
- Crime scene: Public place
Three reader comments about Daniel Villanueva
Danny it doesn't feel like your gone, remembering the day we heard the news seen you the day before :/ this shouldn't have happened tu no te metias con nadie! seeing your little boy everyday breaks my heart he looks like you so much why did he do this to you why did u go back i hate this feeling u were such a good friend to all of us! now your finally resting in peace!! justice was finally fought they caught the heartless person who took your innocent life. people always say people are innocent but you were you didnt dress like a thug or nothing why you danny why!! We miss you <3
July 17, 2012 at 3:18 p.m.
rest in peace....please send comfort to your family. :) .....
July 19, 2012 at 11:20 a.m.
WTF! First of all why are you arguing at a place for children. WHY???????????????????????????????????????? Shame!
April 23, 2013 at 4:50 p.m.
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