Homicide Report > Jonathan Carro, 21
Jonathan Carro, 21
Died Oct. 9, 2010
Jonathan Carro, a 21-year-old Latino, was fatally shot Saturday, Oct. 9, in the 1800 block of East Rosecrans Avenue in Compton, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Deputies responded to a call regarding a gunshot victim at about 1:13 p.m. and discovered Carro and another Latino suffering from gunshot wounds, according to a Los Angeles County sheriff's department news release.
Carro was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. The second shooting victim was taken to a local hospital, where he was listed in stable condition.
Witnesses to the shooting said Carro and the other male were approached by two Latinos in their early 20s. People in the area heard gunshots, and bystanders saw the assailants flee from the shooting.
Anyone with information about the incident or the identities of the suspects is asked to contact the sheriff's homicide bureau at (323) 890-5500. Those who would like to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers by dialing 1-800-222-8477.
— Sarah Ardalani
Nine reader comments about Jonathan Carro
Jonathan had a smile that would light up any room. He was a good guy working to finish up school and was taken from us way too soon.
Oct. 18, 2010 at 6:41 p.m.
welcome to compton
Oct. 19, 2010 at 1 p.m.
Jonathan was a pretty cool guy. i didnt really talk to him much but the little conversations we did have were pleasant.
May he rest in peace.Much love to his family.
Oct. 20, 2010 at 12:59 p.m.
jonathan was such a great guy .... chimuelo..... he was always very cheerful n he was not supposed to go but god needed him so he took him jonathan "chimuelo" rest in peace. we love n miss u
Oct. 21, 2010 at 9:11 a.m.
He was A nice Guy and will be missed but never forgotten...i went to school with this guy and i needed some help one day with an injection and drawing some blood and he was there when i needed him so in my mind he was the best school mate that i had!!!! miss ya john ... lol that was his nick name
Oct. 21, 2010 at 8:11 p.m.
R.I.P Jonathan in loving memory of a son and a father the time u were here u were the best father for our daughter always in her thoughts she misses you so much but like the bible says every thing u do in this world u always pay for what you did so I hope that one day that person who did that to u, you know who u are and didn't see that you had a daughter that really loved u and know because of him you she can't ever be able to see him even if she wanted too ...... Always in our hearts never forgotten well see u one day and Compton guy have more respect >.<
July 27, 2011 at 12:28 a.m.
I wish u can be here today, the day is not complete without u. It's not the same as it used to be. Happy Birthday my boy we will see each other soon.
Aug. 26, 2011 at 10:40 a.m.
its been a whole year my boy we miss u down here...wish i could of stoped u from going to that gas station...comptonk..if his babymama read this email me plz...
Oct. 12, 2011 at 12:26 a.m.
damn its been a year since u gone my boy. wish u were still here foo i got ur name tatted just to show the respect i had for u my boy too bad it had to be in a tombstone but damn hope u good up their take care of me while im down here.
Oct. 12, 2011 at 10 a.m.
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