Homicide Report > Gary Moreno, 30
Gary Moreno, 30
Died Feb. 5, 2011
Gary Moreno, a 30-year-old Latino, died Saturday, Feb. 5, in the 200 block of Avalon Boulevard in Wilmington, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Moreno was found stabbed in an alley about 1:35 a.m., according to an LAPD news release. Officials said a resident in the area witnessed a white car run over Moreno, then leave the scene.
Paramedics were called and Moreno was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. According to coroner's records, he had a stab wound to the center of his chest, as well as abrasions to his face, arm and side.
Authorities said it's unknown whether the person seen running over Moreno with the car is also responsible for his stab wounds. An aggravated assault and robbery occurred near to where Moreno was found and investigators are trying to determine if the incidents are related.
Anyone with information about the death of Gary Moreno or the identity of his killer is asked to contact Harbor area homicide Detectives Rivas or Paglialonga at (310) 726-7880 or (310) 726-7880. Those wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (800-222-8477).
— Sarah Ardalani
- Neighborhood: Wilmington
- Age: 30
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Stabbing
- Day of the week: Saturday
- Agency: LAPD Harbor
- Race/Ethnicity: Latino
- Crime scene: Alley
Four reader comments about Gary Moreno
Gary will always remain in our hearts, He will be deeply missed... Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this time of loss...
Feb. 7, 2011 at 1:39 p.m.
I will miss you my handsome sweet cousin!! Please help bring his killer to justice!!
Feb. 7, 2011 at 4:25 p.m.
We will always miss gary in our harts don't cry because he will allways be up in the clouds so just look up to my uncle gary
Feb. 14, 2011 at 10:17 p.m.
There is not a day that goes by where i don't think about my brother. I miss him so much. He was a kind soul who was taken from this world not only too soon, but in such a tragic way. PLEASE help bring the man who killed my brother to justice.
Nov. 10, 2011 at 12:32 a.m.
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