Homicide Report > Jesus Lopez, 17
Jesus Lopez, 17
Died July 16, 2011
Jesus Lopez, a 17-year-old Latino, was shot and killed Saturday, July 16, near West Avenue 30 and Humboldt Street in Lincoln Heights, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Lopez was riding his bicycle through the mostly industrial area when he encountered people suspected of being gang members, Los Angeles police said. They allegedly opened fire on him as he attempted to pedal away, authorities said.
Police were called to investigate the shooting about 8:30 p.m., when they found the victim in front of a closed business. He had been shot multiple times. He was taken to County-USC Medical Center, where he died, police said.
Anyone with information about the death of Jesus Lopez is asked to call Hollenbeck homicide Dets. J. Rios or Cary Ricard at (323) 342-8959. Tipsters who'd like to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.
— Rick Rojas
- Neighborhood: Lincoln Heights
- Age: 17
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Gunshot
- Day of the week: Saturday
- Agency: LAPD Hollenbeck
- Race/Ethnicity: Latino
- Circumstance: Walk-up
- Crime scene: Public place
Three reader comments about Jesus Lopez
"Sweet Child"
God made a sweet child
a child who never grew old
He made a smile of sunshine
He molded a heart of pure gold.
He made that child as close to an angel
as anyone ever could be
God made a Sweet Child
and He gave that dear child to me
Then God saw His wonderful creation
growing very tired and weak
so He wrapped the child in His loving arms
and said, "You my child I keep"
But now my Sweet Child is an angel
Free from hurt and pain
I'll love you forever, until we meet again
So many times I have missed you
So many times I have cried
If all my love could have saved you
Sweet Child you never would have died.
July 19, 2011 at 2:33 p.m.
I didn't know this young guy or whether he had gang ties, but it just seems so wrong to die at 17. So sad. The victims of gang violence if tragic. I wish parents did more to guide their kids.
July 22, 2011 at 12:07 p.m.
Beautiful poem Martin!
Aug. 3, 2011 at 11:13 a.m.
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