Homicide Report > Javier Garcia, 16
Javier Garcia, 16
Died Jan. 21, 2009 at 3:04 p.m.
Javier Garcia, a 16-year-old Latino from San Fernando, was riding his silver bike north on Telfair Avenue about 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009, when he was shot multiple times by an unknown suspect, said Det. Pat Barron of the Los Angeles Police Department's Foothill Division. He said the case was gang-related.
“We actually have several witnesses, which is unusual in the gang cases,” Barron said. “We appreciate the fact that witnesses have come forward.”
Garcia died at the scene, less than 100 feet from the Telfair Avenue Elementary School, Barron said. Classes had ended at 2:19 p.m., but because many students were involved in after-school activities, the school was locked down until about 4:30 p.m., said a spokeswoman for the L.A. Unified School District.
— Corina Knoll
Four reader comments about Javier Garcia
we love an miss u javier not a day goes by that we dont think about u. rest in beautiful paradise
Feb. 22, 2010 at 10:54 a.m.
You are deeply missed Javier. You will always be in our hearts. We love you and miss you very much.
March 24, 2010 at 2:22 p.m.
You will always be missed Javier.. We all the loved ones miss you pero we all kno that you're in a better place. You were the homie much love &nd respesct to you.. rest in paradise. Always on are minds..
Dec. 10, 2010 at 11:49 p.m.
i have youre name tatted on my chest primito .rest in peace. i miss you so much .
Aug. 27, 2011 at 4:53 p.m.
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