Homicide Report > Jesus Vasquez, 49 [Updated]
Jesus Vasquez, 49 [Updated]
Died Nov. 30, 2010
Jesus Vasquez, a 49-year-old Latino, was fatally shot Tuesday, Nov. 30, in the 4300 block of Arlington Avenue in Leimert Park, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Ed Winter, a spokesman for the coroner's office, said Vasquez was found lying on a residential driveway about 4:15 a.m. According to coroner's records, he had been shot in the head, face, chest and back.
Paramedics were called and Vasquez was pronounced dead at the scene at 4:35 a.m., Winter said.
The Times has contacted investigators to obtain more information about the case and will provide an update as soon as details become available.
[Updated Dec. 22: LAPD Criminal Gang and Homicide Det. D. Garrido said Velasquez's wife heard the gunshots and found her husband on the driveway, at which point she called authorities.
Investigators do not have a description of the assailant or leads as to what led up to the shooting.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. R. Lait at (213) 485-1383. Tipsters who would like to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.]
— Sarah Ardalani
- Neighborhood: Leimert Park
- Age: 49
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Gunshot
- Day of the week: Tuesday
- Agency: LAPD Criminal Gang Homicide
- Race/Ethnicity: Latino
- Crime scene: Driveway
10 reader comments about Jesus Vasquez
He was very friendly,good worker,and good father,we hope this case end with a satisfied investigation,for the satisfaction of his family,friends,and child.
And whoever made this crime face the authorities,and must be punished real bad.
Dec. 11, 2010 at 6:50 a.m.
Any updates on this case? Was this a random act of violence? Does it seem odd to anyone else that at 430am a citizen in the act of departing his residence for work is gunned down in a random act of violence?
Was this a robbery gone bad? An assassination? A hit? Case of mistaken identity? DOT has traffic cameras on Vernon/Arlington, and MLK/Arlington. Did any of the cams catch anything?
Please come forward with more info on this.
Feb. 3, 2011 at 11:53 a.m.
Many people go to work during the early hours of the morning. Nothing unusual about that.
Feb. 3, 2011 at 6:43 p.m.
[ jessy ].you will forever be missed; and loved.love you you will always; be in my heart.til we meet.again.rest.in pease ;we all miss ;u;
March 9, 2011 at 6:51 p.m.
Any new information on this??
Sept. 7, 2011 at 6:50 a.m.
not clue at all,in this case,will be a year,Jesse past away.What LAPD found about this murder.family still waitting for any answer
Sept. 12, 2011 at 7:17 a.m.
I can't belive u r gone it's about 2 b a year tio since u left us I just can't get it thru my head I miss u alot.. U were like a second father 2 me! How I wish u could have meet my lil boy...man tio how I wish this would of been so different I don't know y this person did this 2 u I can't explain y u..... Just 2 remember that day gives me the chills I couldn't belive that was u...u seem so strong n I felt like u could take on anyone! I miss u n will always miss u tio rest in peace!!!!!
Luv JR
I do pray n hope 2 god that this person that did this pay for wat they have done....
Luv JR
Oct. 19, 2011 at 12:25 a.m.
Rest in peace tio chuy!
Oct. 19, 2011 at 12:32 a.m.
Nearly a year later.. Where is the update?
Has LAPD made any progress in the investigation of this assassination? This man was a hard working family man that sadly met his fate in a seemingly senseless, random act of violence..
Please update us on where LAPD is with this case..
Nov. 23, 2011 at 1:38 p.m.
Hey uncle it's been a year that u been gone n yet he still have no idea wat happen 2 you.... I miss u so much I still can't belive ur gone. Tio I know ur up there with grandpa n he's taking care of u or u to him I miss both n wish ya could b here with us it is hard coming home n ya not being here!
Luv ya!
Nov. 30, 2011 at 8:32 a.m.
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