Homicide Report > Ernesto Viagomez, 22
Ernesto Viagomez, 22
Died Jan. 31, 2011
Ernesto Viagomez, a 22-year-old Latino, was shot and killed Monday, Jan. 31, in the 5100 block of Santa Monica Boulevard in East Hollywood, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Viagomez was leaving a liquor store about 8:34 p.m. when he was confronted by gang members and shot, said Ed Winter, spokesman for the coroner's office.
LAPD Hollywood Det. T. Small said the victim was taken to County-USC Medical Center where he died several hours later.
No one else was shot during the incident, Small said, and investigators do not have a description of the shooter.
Anyone with information about the shooting or the identity of the assailant is asked to contact LAPD Hollywood homicide detectives at (213) 972-2910. During non-business hours, calls should be made to (213) 484-6700. Tipsters who'd like to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.
— Sarah Ardalani
- Neighborhood: East Hollywood
- Age: 22
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Gunshot
- Day of the week: Monday
- Agency: LAPD Hollywood
- Race/Ethnicity: Latino
- Circumstance: Walk-up
- Crime scene: Public place
Three reader comments about Ernesto Viagomez
Ernesto villaagomez was an amazing man and a father to our son joshua. I just wish the person who did this realizes what he has done was wrong. Now my son is left with out a dad. I loved him so much he was a fun and outgoing person once getting to know him. I just hope to see him one day. He will always be in mine and our sons heart.
Feb. 1, 2011 at 3:21 p.m.
Ernesto had an amazing smile and a personality to match it. He will be missed, but not forgotten.
Feb. 1, 2011 at 9:14 p.m.
Ernesto was my cousin and Im totally shocked that this happend to him! I pray that they catch the suspect and put him in jail for the rest of his life.
RIP CUZ.. We love you and will miss you always!
Villagomez Fam
Feb. 2, 2011 at 5:45 a.m.
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