Homicide Report > Javier Rueda, 28
Javier Rueda, 28
Died July 10, 2010
Javier Rueda, a 28-year-old Latino, was shot and killed by Los Angeles police Saturday, July 10, near Penrose Street and Claybeck Avenue in Sun Valley, according to authorities.
Officers were patrolling Lankershim Boulevard and Cantara Street about 6 p.m. when they noticed a motorist, later identified as Rueda, who appeared to be driving under the influence, according to an LAPD news release.
As police tried to pursue Rueda, he led them on a chase. He then stopped his car and exited with a handgun, police said. According to the news release, Rueda immediately began shooting at the officers who returned fire.
Rueda was hit by several gunshots. He was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Once officer was shot during the incident and was in stable condition, according to police. The other officer suffered what authorities described as a fracture and was also in stable condition.
Investigators said that Rueda was a documented gang member who, at the time of his death, had been paroled from state prison. He had been transferred to the Non-Revocable Parole program that was developed for low-level, nonviolent offenders.
— Sarah Ardalani
- Neighborhood: Sun Valley
- Age: 28
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Gunshot
- Day of the week: Saturday
- Agency: LAPD Force Investigation
- Race/Ethnicity: Latino
- Circumstance: Officer-involved
16 reader comments about Javier Rueda
With all the recent cop killings I'm not surprise this gangbanger took a chance to get into a shoot out with cops. If a gangbang knows that he may still get killed even he complies I'm sure he rather go at it. By no means do I support this type of behavior, but as long as cop continue to kill people this type of incidents is expected.
July 28, 2010 at 12:28 p.m.
Went out like a G.
July 28, 2010 at 6:53 p.m.
R-
Dead at 28....like a G. Yeah, that's something to really be proud of. What a joke, just like your/his lifestyle.
July 28, 2010 at 11:09 p.m.
G stands for garbage!
July 29, 2010 at 7:09 a.m.
R, that's right baby! As a gangster from BREED ST, I rather go out this way than surrender and still get whacked by these pigs.
July 30, 2010 at 9:26 a.m.
Applauds LAPD for keeping our community safe. Keep up the good work.
July 30, 2010 at 1:29 p.m.
— Mayo, since you have a wish to go out in a blaze of glory, do you think you can make sure no one but you is hurt?
July 30, 2010 at 3:03 p.m.
I knew th guy and no excuse is put in plase for your actions no matter how you are. Everything happens for a reason , makes me wonder what he was hidding from
Aug. 1, 2010 at 1:28 a.m.
javier you will be missed by everybody that loved you and cared for you. we miss you. see u when we get there.
Aug. 7, 2010 at 1:20 a.m.
all you people do is bad talk about these people...first of all do you guys live in the valley and do you know how hard it is for us both men and women that live here in the valley.the cops always harrass us cause theyre athourity seems they dnt have anything better to do and also did u guys know this guy i dnt Fxcking think so,so before you start judging and bad talking people i challenge you guys to see how it is 2 live in the valley for 3 months and then explain your experience...i knew the guy and LAPD is hiding a lot of important detail into this...how is a guy gnna start shotting and 2 cops got shot in the wrist hahaha please and also in the video of the chase why isnt there any bullets on the cops car?! yeah you still have so much to say right?!
Aug. 23, 2010 at 3:43 p.m.
javier, you will be greatly missed. i agree with female in the valley, about bullets on the cops car. it doesnt make sense. i saw the video of when they pulled him out of the car. that vision will always be in my mind. he got pulled out like if he was a rag doll. that no way to treat anybody. it doesnt matter who they are.
Sept. 3, 2010 at 10:22 p.m.
— female the valley, I have know many people "from the valley" the past few decades, and they didnt have any problems with police.
Why is it only a very few people seem to have that problem?
Sept. 4, 2010 at 9:56 a.m.
Miss you my brother! Not a day goes by that...V....coming up on the day. 7 10 10. The day Sun Valley cried. Our bro told me, it rained right after the shots stopped. I wish I was there when it...you go with me everywhere. People can say what they want,why not, they're in a safe place. I'll see you in a few days.V
July 5, 2011 at 10:18 p.m.
Javier, On this day I miss you more than ever. you were the best son/brother/cousin/ friend anyone could ever have. You tried your best to do well in life but LAPD did the best to keep you down and eventually end your life. I thank God so much you did not stain your hands with the blood of those pigs! people only see what the "cop/media" put out but the truth is there are no witnesses you ever shot at them or even had a gun! they shot you in the back like cowards and they will answer to God someday for that!!!!!
Dec. 24, 2011 at 3:03 p.m.
— In the valley, care to explain why he was an ex-felon in possession of a gun, and a policeman was was also shot?
How do you know he was shot in the back? You have the coroners report?
Dec. 25, 2011 at 2:20 p.m.
Regardless of the circumstance is always hard to loss a loved one specially like this my condolences to the family @SYSCOM3 get a life time after time I see ur negative post no one cares wat u think is sad how even on Christmas u have negative things to say don't u have anything better to do?
Jan. 10, 2012 at 5:43 p.m.
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