Homicide Report > Hector Urias, 47 [Updated]
Hector Urias, 47 [Updated]
Died Sept. 8, 2010 at 5:28 a.m.
Hector Urias, a 47-year-old Latino, was fatally shot Wednesday, Sept. 8, in the 3500 block of Santa Anita Avenue in El Monte, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Ed Winter, spokesman for the coroner's office, said Urias was found at an auto repair shop suffering from a gunshot wound at about 5:28 a.m.
He was pronounced dead at the scene, Winter said. The coroner's office had no additional details about the incident.
The Times has contacted investigators to obtain more information about the case and will provide an update as soon as possible.
[Updated at 3:34 p.m., Oct. 12: Sheriff homicide Sgt. Luis Nunez, who is handling the case, said the investigation is ongoing and he is following several leads.
Anyone with information about the death of Hector Urias is asked to contact Nunez or Det. Richard Tomlin at (323) 890-5500. Tipsters who'd like to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.]
— Sarah Ardalani
Six reader comments about Hector Urias
rip hector urias ..he was a good man... all about cars in every way he shared a passion for Volkswagens with the world and he helped alot of people at his shop... he was more than a gear head a cool guy and a family man rip... vw enthusiasts all over will miss hector..
Sept. 15, 2010 at 1:38 a.m.
R.I.P Hector, When will the violence stop. To the family I pray for you to find peace and strength in your time of sorrow.
Sept. 16, 2010 at 4:29 p.m.
Hector,.you will be missed greatly! Thank you for being you! God made u so Special and Unique.. To the Urias family,.God see's ur pain and He will heal ur hearts! He has everything under control. Trust in Him! We Love you Guys!
Sept. 16, 2010 at 6:07 p.m.
It's still hard to believe, I can't imagine what its gonna be like driving down Santa anita looking over Hector urias shop and him not be there, I could just hope for his family to find peace and know that Hector will always be remembered by lots of people as a good person, R.I.P Hector
Sept. 16, 2010 at 10:12 p.m.
Moi qui avait hate de retourner en californie pour que l'on discute vw autour d'une bière,j'ai du mal à croire que l'on ne se verra plus.Rip Hector
Sandy,the french.
Sept. 18, 2010 at 3:08 p.m.
You will be missed!!!
Sept. 23, 2010 at 4:42 p.m.
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