Homicide Report > Hector Espinoza, 18
Hector Espinoza, 18
Died Aug. 11, 2011
Hector Espinoza, an 18-year-old Latino, was fatally shot Thursday, Aug. 11, in the 7900 block of White Oak Avenue in Reseda, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
LAPD West Valley officers responded to an assault call about 7:20 p.m. and discovered Espinoza's body. He had been shot in the head and was pronounced dead at the scene.
A 26-year-old woman with a gunshot wound to her upper body was also found seated in a parked car nearby at White Oak Avenue north of Stagg Street. Paramedics rushed her to a hospital, where she is listed in critical condition. Detectives have not released her name.
Homicide detectives have not determined a motive for the shootings, and no weapons were recovered at the scene.
Police are asking the public to contact them with information at (818) 374-7720. After hours or weekends, call (877) 527-3247. Tipsters who'd like to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.
— Richard Winton
Eight reader comments about Hector Espinoza
rest in heaven my boy u well bp missed forever love u gee
Aug. 20, 2011 at 8:28 p.m.
God bless ur soul Hector and family as well
Sept. 6, 2011 at 4:33 p.m.
i dnt knw yhu , buh ido knw yhu wer my bestfriendss bestfriendd, am sorry for waht happened too yhu..u ment alot too alotta ppl..i wish this had nevr happndd too yhu. since yhu hav left alot of shiit has changed, ud be surprised.. my prayers go with yhur family.. Rest.In.Krazii.Love
Sept. 22, 2011 at 3:16 p.m.
rip heks happy early bday ,my boy miss u much love n respect yo boy crix
Oct. 18, 2011 at 3:24 p.m.
hecks we miss you soooooo much. how we alll wish this never would'v happend. everything is just different. we love u soooo much.... u will always bee inour hearts. rest in heaven.
Nov. 2, 2011 at 4:26 p.m.
damm why did this have to happened to u ur so young my brother loves u like family i hope they get this guy that did this to u this should had never happened to u god bless ur souls my love goes out to u and his family even tho i dont know u i know ur brother daniel this made me cry when i find out .........R.I.P HECTOR MUCH LOVE FROM RUDY SISTER HELLEN
Dec. 29, 2011 at 3:01 p.m.
My homie HECKS we miss you and pray for you i didn't know losing a brother would hurt so much. This shouldn't have happend to you not like this R.I.P. I know your SMILEING at us and watching can't wait to see you again brother ... One day till then bye for now ese
Jan. 31, 2012 at 3:33 a.m.
Dame homie the best ones there was we roamed and had fun are lives and friendship had more chapters to it and everyday I think of your killers n no one day they well pay for taken your amazing spirit and life from u I miss u and well never.are days and well ride with u in my heart until we meet again hexs rest in heaven much love and respect
April 3, 2012 at 10:46 p.m.
Share a memory or thought about Hector Espinoza