Homicide Report > Francisco Reyes, 18
Francisco Reyes, 18
Died Sept. 29, 2009 at 2:40 p.m.
Francisco Reyes, an 18-year-old Latino, was shot and killed Tuesday, Sept. 29, in the 1600 block of East 83rd Street in unincorporated Los Angeles County, authorities said.
Reyes was dropping off his child at the mother's home when he was approached by a black male, according to authorities. Without saying anything, the gunman shot at both Reyes and the child's mother, wounding her and killing Reyes, according to Det. Gene Okada of the Sheriff's Homicide Bureau.
The female victim was taken to the hospital and later released. Her name is being withheld pending the investigation.
Okada said the motive behind the assault remains unclear. Reyes had no ties to any gangs and had never been arrested, Okada said.
Anyone with information concerning the death of Reyes is asked to call the Sheriff's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.
—Sarah Ardalani
- Neighborhood: Florence-Firestone
- Age: 18
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Gunshot
- Day of the week: Tuesday
- Agency: LASD Homicide
- Race/Ethnicity: White
- Circumstance: Walk-up
- Crime scene: Front yard
Two reader comments about Francisco Reyes
Francisco was my cousin. As stated in the article he was not gang affiliated or anything. We would really appreciate the communities collaboration in finding who did this to my cousin.
Oct. 20, 2010 at 3:20 p.m.
Francisco, its been 1 year and 5 months that you've been gone and it's still hard to believe. You were one of my closest friend in middle school. It breaks my heart to know that someone took you away from your son josheps life. But hopefully jojo knows that he has a guardian angel looking over him.Miss you tons!
March 14, 2011 at 6:48 p.m.
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