Homicide Report > James Dominguez, 25
James Dominguez, 25
Died May 18, 2011
James Dominguez, a 25-year-old Latino, was shot and killed Wednesday, May 18, near Wilmington Boulevard and Pacific Coast Highway in Wilmington, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Police received a shooting call about 5:45 p.m., according to an LAPD news release.
When authorities arrived, they found Dominguez slumped inside a car. Dominguez had been shot several times and the car he was traveling in had hit a fire hydrant, police said.
Paramedics were called and Dominguez was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
During the investigation, detectives learned Dominguez was driving in his car north on Wilmington Boulevard near Pacific Coast Highway when a red car drove alongside him.
Someone in the red car pulled out a gun and shot several times into Dominguez’ vehicle, hitting him. Authorities said Dominguez’s car continued north through the intersection and stopped after hitting a fire hydrant on the northwest corner.
The shooter was last seen driving southbound on Wilmington Boulevard.
No arrests have been made. The motive for the shooting remains unknown.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Harbor area homicide Officers Rivas or Yoon at (310) 726-7882 or (310) 726-7880. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (800-222-8477).
— Los Angeles Times
- Neighborhood: Wilmington
- Age: 25
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Gunshot
- Day of the week: Wednesday
- Agency: LAPD Harbor
- Race/Ethnicity: Latino
- Circumstance: Drive-by
- Crime scene: Moving vehicle
Seven reader comments about James Dominguez
James was such a great person he was fun lovable and full of life. Everyone can only speak good things about this wonderful person. He will be loved always and we will think about you all the time homie. So sad this had to happen to someone that loved life and everyone in it rest In Peace James
May 23, 2011 at 11:32 p.m.
James Dominguez was a sweet friend of mine i cant believe there are so many evil people out there that would do such a thing well you will be missed james by alot of us you will always be in my heart and prayers we will get justice god will take care of everything R.I.P BUDDY TQM .
May 24, 2011 at 2:53 p.m.
The sad thing is when Unkie KNeE Oh said we got 65 UTRs all the E's were like HELL YA and giving high fives. Like nothing even happend. Was this dude in a gang? Why is Demon striked up on the wall by the flowers next to the 76? Was Demon his gang name? somebody is getting smoked every other week in wilmington right now. There is no police presence at all.
May 24, 2011 at 7:31 p.m.
Where's the outrage? Doesn't look like anyone is all that upset.
May 30, 2011 at 2:30 p.m.
Efrain
The outrage is brewing, it will bubble over after the
shock wears off. Friends and family are so terribly
devastated that it is all they can do to try and function. There is plenty of outrage. I sit 300 miles away and pray everyday that those responsible are
arrested soon. I think about his little boy after being told that daddy went to heaven, looking into the night sky and saying "good nite daddy". I think about his mother crying herself to sleep only to wake up and be hit again with the horror of confronting that a sub human of our species intentionally took her only child. I think about his grandparents already weary from age feeling helpless to comfort their daughter because they too are so devasted. There is outrage................
June 3, 2011 at 10:27 p.m.
Where's the outrage? The family and friends of James are EXTREMELY upset. Someone who didn't deserve to die was taken away from our lives. We don't need to express grief on the internet like 99.9% of the world now-a-days. So just because it's not on here doesn't mean people aren't upset. Show some respect, Efrain.
Rest in Heaven, James. We miss and love you.
June 5, 2011 at 12:54 a.m.
Justice will happen one way or another. You can count on that. West In Paradise My Boi.
Nov. 16, 2011 at 3:20 p.m.
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