Homicide Report > Ery Valdez Jr., 15
Ery Valdez Jr., 15
Died May 5, 2011
Ery Valdez Jr., a 15-year-old Latino, was shot and killed Thursday, May 5, near Senator Avenue and 254th Street in Harbor City, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Ery was shot about 11:55 p.m. in an alley after a verbal dispute with one or more people. He was able to run but collapsed two blocks away, police said.
Paramedics were called, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. Coroner's records show Ery was shot several times in his torso, right arm and right leg.
“He didn’t deserve this,” Kathy Valdez, 17, the victim’s sister, said in a telephone interview. “No matter for what reason, he didn’t deserve this.”
Kathy Valdez said her brother attended Cooper High School and described him as an honest young man who “wasn’t in a gang of any kind.”
“He was a sweet guy,” Kathy Valdez said. “He cared for his family and friends.”
There are no details available of the killer, who fled, authorities said.
Minerva Valdez, the victim’s mother, was too distraught to talk, according to Kathy Valdez.
“My mother is heartbroken,” Valdez said. “That was her little boy, her little man. We don’t have a man around. He was the man of the house.”
Anyone with information about the killing is asked to call LAPD West Valley area homicide detectives at (818) 374-7720. Tipsters who would like to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (800) 222-8477.
— Mike Anton and Ann Simmons
- Neighborhood: Harbor City
- Age: 15
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Gunshot
- Day of the week: Thursday
- Agency: LAPD Harbor
- Race/Ethnicity: Latino
- Circumstance: Fight
- Crime scene: Alley
Five reader comments about Ery Valdez Jr.
Why is a 15 year old doing out at midnight?
I wouldnt be surprised if he was in a gang.
May 13, 2011 at 11:02 a.m.
I had the opportunity to teach Ery (as a substitute teacher) several times throughout the years at both Fleming Jr High in Lomita and Cooper continuation school in San Pedro. I remember Ery as a humble kid who was always showed me respect and had a big smile when he entered the classroom. May you rest in peace Ery.
Your teacher, Mr Boston
May 17, 2011 at 3:52 a.m.
he was not in gang and about the time it dont matter .. he was a good kid unlce , brother and son if u have nothing nice to say dont say nothing r.i.p jr
May 19, 2011 at 10:01 a.m.
11:55 PM and you see nothing wrong with that ang! no child should be out at that time regardless, unless He's with his parents or Adult Family Members. How many times have I heard "He was a good kid" and "He wasn't in a gang" Lord Have Mercy! I'm sorry for the loss of this child but things just don't add up.
June 7, 2011 at 11:02 a.m.
the saddest part about this is a 15 year old KID being out so late at night. where was the dad? and if there's no dad, where was the mom? not to point blame, but this is not the neighborhood to be out after 9pm! you're either looking for trouble or you're a cop if you're out after 12.
Nov. 7, 2011 at 1:06 p.m.
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