Homicide Report > Gabriel Dominguez, 2
Gabriel Dominguez, 2
Died March 3, 2011
Gabriel Dominguez, a 2-year-old Latino boy, died Thursday, March 3, in the 26000 block of South Western Avenue in Lomita, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
The boy was discovered dead inside an apartment at a Harbor Hills housing development Thursday afternoon. Homicide detectives were called because of potential signs of abuse.
As detectives investigated Gabriel's death, his mother's boyfriend was arrested on a parole violation, officials said.
Sheriff's homicide detectives took Daniel Vega, a 25-year-old Latino, into custody about 11:20 p.m. He is being held without bail.
Vega was living in the home at the time of the Gabriel's death, sheriff's officials said in a statement.
Two other children living in the home, a 4-year-old and a 6-year-old, were taken into protective custody by the L.A. County Department of Children and Family Services.
Ed Winter, spokesman for the coroner's office, said Monday that Gabriel died of blunt abdominal trauma and his death was ruled a homicide.
— Richard Winton
Photo: Daniel Vega. Credit: Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
- Neighborhood: Lomita
- Age: 2
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Blunt force
- Day of the week: Thursday
- Agency: LASD Homicide
- Race/Ethnicity: Latino
- Circumstance: Domestic violence
- Crime scene: Residence
Four reader comments about Gabriel Dominguez
I did not know this baby but mourn for any little one that suffers the way Gabriel did. May you rest in peace precious baby boy.
March 14, 2011 at 1:21 p.m.
I have a 2 yrs old little girl. I too did not know this baby or family. I cryed when I read this. I wish I could help in some way.
March 21, 2011 at 3:42 p.m.
May the Lord bless the little guy.
March 28, 2011 at 2:17 p.m.
Hey papa rip have fun walking wit papa and i love u allways and forever in our hearts Out of this messed world and into perfect loving heaven
June 16, 2011 at 10:01 p.m.
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