Homicide Report > Genaro Ochoa, 18
Genaro Ochoa, 18
Died Aug. 7, 2008 at 10:14 p.m.
Genaro Ochoa, 18, a young Latino, was shot at Canel Avenue and Hill Street in Long Beach 9:45 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7.
Long Beach Police said Ochoa and his friends were standing outside a home when a man approached them. The man then pulled out a gun and fired several shots at the group. Ochoa was fatally struck in the chest. He was taken by ambulance to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. A 17-year-old was also struck by gunfire, and was taken to a local hospital, where he is still recovering, authorities said. There was no description of a suspect.
Anyone with information about the incident can call Long Beach homicide Dets. Mark McGuire or Hugo Cortes at (562) 570-7244.
- Neighborhood: Long Beach
- Age: 18
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Gunshot
- Day of the week: Thursday
- Agency: Long Beach PD
- Race/Ethnicity: Latino
- Circumstance: Walk-up
- Crime scene: Public place
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