Homicide Report > Edgar Moreira, 22
Edgar Moreira, 22
Died March 26, 2009 at 7:19 a.m.
Edgar Moreira, a 22-year-old Latino, was shot several times in his home in the 8900 block of Wilbur Avenue in Northridge on Thursday, March 26, 2009, according to Los Angeles police.
Police found Moreira dead about 7 a.m. They began looking for Jose Jesus Delgado, a 31-year-old Latino, in connection with the homicide. About 12:30 p.m. that day, police responded to a call reporting vandalism in the 8300 block of Winnetka Avenue.
They discovered Delgado, who appeared to be under the influence of narcotics and was banging his head against walls and windows of businesses at the location, according to an LAPD news release.
"Delgado was taken to a local hospital for self-inflicted head wounds where he remains in critical condition. He was arrested and absentee booked for murder. His bail was set at $1,000,000," according to the March 27 news release.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Devonshire homicide detectives at (818) 832-0537.
— Anthony Pesce and Megan Garvey
- Neighborhood: Northridge
- Age: 22
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Gunshot
- Day of the week: Thursday
- Agency: LAPD Devonshire
- Race/Ethnicity: Latino
- Crime scene: Residence
Four reader comments about Edgar Moreira
Do you have an update on this? Why was he killed?
Jan. 28, 2011 at 10:18 a.m.
same here i would like to know why the life of my only brother was taken so early........miss him so much :,(
March 24, 2011 at 6:48 p.m.
He died because he was a cocaine drug dealer/gang member from Bryant St who picked the wrong people to hang out with.
June 1, 2012 at 7:45 a.m.
Doesnt matter what kind of a person he was he didnt deserve to die that way..He was a human being and someones son,brother,or father..May his soul Rest In Peace....I lost a brother too and it was and it is the saddest thing in the world to lose a loved one... I miss my brother so much....
July 8, 2012 at 11:51 p.m.
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