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Erik Diaz, 19

Died Jan. 16, 2010 at 7:53 p.m.

Erik Diaz

Erik Diaz, a 19-year-old Latino, was shot and killed Saturday, Jan. 16, in the 4100 block of Roland Avenue in El Monte, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Diaz was found about 1 a.m. with a single gunshot wound to his abdomen, El Monte Police Lt. Michelle States said. He was taken to a hospital where he died at 7:53 p.m.

A suspect has been arrested and was being held at L.A. County Jail, States said.

No other information was given.

— Corina Knoll

Dispatch: 'This was not a murder. It was a very, very unfortunate accident.'

4163 Rowland Ave.
 
 

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Updated: Jan. 29, 2010 at 2:40 p.m.

 
 

Four reader comments about Erik Diaz

i just hope they got the right guy..and put him away for a long time.....

— richard
Jan. 26, 2010 at 1:30 p.m.

A truly tragic accident. With three brothers of my own, I couldn't even imagine the pain and suffering they all must be going through. My prayers and thoughts go out to the family.

— JT
Jan. 29, 2010 at 4:11 p.m.

We are all sad taking it day by day, it was a very tragic accident. Pray every day for my aunt and cousins.

— CS
Feb. 26, 2010 at 3:26 p.m.

I dont see whhy la times needa post things like this fyi this is call invasion of privacy la times.dont have the right to write about other peoples tragidies specially some like thiss.

— im
Oct. 29, 2011 at 9:08 p.m.

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