Homicide Report > Jorge Barajas, 30

Jorge Barajas, 30

Died May 8, 2010 at 5:33 p.m.

Jorge Barajas, a 30-year-old Latino, died Saturday, May 8, in the 10000 block of South Hickory Street in Watts, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Police received multiple calls reporting a "person down" about 5:30 p.m., said LAPD Criminal Gang Homicide Det. Andrew Moody, who is handling the investigation.

When authorities arrived, they found Barajas on the sidewalk with a gunshot wound to his head, said Ed Winter, spokesman for the coroner's office. Barajas was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators do not have any leads on a suspect.

Anyone with information about the death of Jorge Barajas is asked to contact Det. Moody at (213) 485-4341.

— Sarah Ardalani

10900 S. Hickory St.
 
 

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Updated: May 14, 2010 at 1:39 p.m.

 
 

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