Homicide Report > David De Anda Jr., 31
David De Anda Jr., 31
Died Dec. 24, 2010
David De Anda Jr., a 31-year-old Latino, was fatally shot Friday, Dec. 24, in the 13200 block of Francisquito Avenue in Baldwin Park, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
De Anda and two other people were standing in a driveway at 12:46 a.m. when a man approached and shot De Anda several times in the upper torso, according to a Sheriff's Department news release.
The victim was taken to Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center, where he died about two hours later, said sheriff's homicide Det. R. Lopez, who is handling the case.
After the shooting, the assailant ran south on Francisquito Avenue and entered the passenger side of a dark-colored Honda, officials said.
Witnesses described the shooter as a Latino, approximately 30 years old with a tall and thin build, wearing a grey sweater and dark jeans.
Investigators believe the shooting might be gang-related.
Anyone with information about the incident or the identity of the shooter is asked to contact Det. Lopez at (323) 890-5500. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.
— Sarah Ardalani
- Neighborhood: Baldwin Park
- Age: 31
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Gunshot
- Day of the week: Friday
- Agency: LASD Homicide
- Race/Ethnicity: Latino
- Circumstance: Walk-up
- Crime scene: Driveway
Seven reader comments about David De Anda Jr.
David was my cousin and will be missed dearly by my family, these gangs need to wake up and realize that you may not care for yourself but think first of your family David now has 3 children who have to grow up without there Daddy due to the decisions he made and the one made by his killer...everyone loves you Dave and you will be forever in our hearts and memories
Jan. 10, 2011 at 12:46 p.m.
david was one of the most loving and respectful man i have known. he spent most of his teenage years in prison but came out with a different out look on life.he lived for his children and his family, all he wanted to do was watch his children grow up,until someone took that away. david had not lived as a "gang member" in years. david was sucha joy to be around, he always brought a smile to every one who knew him. David I Love You so does your mom and everyone else. You will forever live on in our hearts and ib our memories
March 24, 2011 at 11:32 p.m.
— Lala; its too bad that he came out of prison as a reformed man. But as is so often with the gangs and prison life; you cannot run away from your past.
March 25, 2011 at 4:36 p.m.
we love you bro!!!! i know your in heaven looking down on us!! you'll never befor gotten! We love you!!!!
Oct. 10, 2011 at 12:44 p.m.
We love you and will always miss you! The memory of you will live forever in our minds and hearts, In loving memory ,, ,,,,,,, Family and Friends!!!!
Dec. 2, 2011 at 5:22 p.m.
We love you primo! Life is full of memory I will always perish about you, In loving memory, Primo Jimmyboy
Always and Forever
Dec. 2, 2011 at 5:28 p.m.
Did the police get the killer yet.
April 13, 2012 at 9:24 p.m.
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