Homicide Report > Diego Rey Garcia, 20
Diego Rey Garcia, 20
Died March 15, 2008 at 2:18 a.m.
Diego Rey Garcia, a 20-year-old Latino man, was shot in the torso while in a car at the intersection of Alameda Street and Firestone Boulevard in South Gate on Saturday, March 15, about 1:45 a.m. and died at St. Francis Medical Center in Lynwood about 30 minutes later.
A friend riding in the car with Garcia was wounded in the attack.
Garcia and his friend were driving away from a party and had stopped at a red light. Several young Latino men pulled up next to them and allegedly began challenging them with stares.
Before Garcia and his friend could get away, the driver of the other car got out, pulled out a gun and starting shooting, striking the two men.
Despite his wound, Garcia managed to hit the accelerator and drive the car around a corner, where he pulled over. Both victims were taken to the hospital by paramedics. The friend was in stable condition as of Monday.
A composite sketch of the alleged shooter is at right. He was described as 5-foot-9, thin, and in his early 20s. Anyone with information on his identity or whereabouts is asked to call Sheriff's Det. Angus Ferguson at (323) 890-5500.
—Jill Leovy/LAT
- Neighborhood: Florence-Firestone
- Age: 20
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Gunshot
- Day of the week: Saturday
- Agency: LASD Homicide
- Race/Ethnicity: Latino
- Crime scene: Moving vehicle
Six reader comments about Diego Rey Garcia
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April 15, 2010 at 11:51 a.m.
Cant believe it's been 2 years about to be 3 and just knowing you're not w/ us makes me sad, but as we know you're in a better place where there's no pain, no hatred no problems, I miss you so much and lately I have been thinking of you more than ever with the holidays here, I remember how much fun we all had when we gathered at my aunties house. One thing is knowing you're not around because we live far from each other but another is knowing that when I go visit I will not see you or talk to you anymore, you are being missed.
Jan. 4, 2011 at 11:07 a.m.
I know your shining down on us from heaven! We miss you Rey.
March 3, 2011 at 8:50 a.m.
I cant believe its been this long. Your still in my mind often, i will never ever forget you! You took a piece of me with you. I love you Rey.
July 22, 2012 at 4:26 p.m.
It was your birthday yesterday, to this day i cant believe your gone. All the memories are held in my heart i often smile because im often thinking of some of the dumb stuff we used to do together, i will never forget you! I love you rey rip!
Sept. 16, 2012 at 6:13 p.m.
Another year year has gone by And you still crossed my mind not only my Homie No words can describe what I feel !! You're never forgotten Shorty Te extraño un chingo. ;,,,( Remembering the good times we had That's all I have smoking a blunt to the good old times we had ! You were not no gangster You didn't deserve this I know you're in a better place taking care of us look down with you cute little shy smile !!! I know you're in heaven I don't pay for I pray for u g I know ur Better place I pray for the lame that harmed you to get caught in Jesus name !!! For ever miss u !! Picture you Rollin ! On the 300 !
March 28, 2013 at 10:49 a.m.
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