Homicide Report > Joseph Anthony Esparza, 31
Joseph Anthony Esparza, 31
Died May 31, 2008 at 7:43 p.m.
Joseph Esparza, 30, a Latino man, was shot and killed at the intersection of Rose Hedge Drive and Gretna Avenue in the unincorporated area of Whittier at about 6:54 p.m. Saturday, May 31. Esparza was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to L.A. County Sheriff's Department.
"No matter what, you're in my heart. You leave behind a mother and child," Esparza's cousin wrote on a carboard left at his memorial shrine.
- Neighborhood: West Whittier-Los Nietos
- Age: 31
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Gunshot
- Day of the week: Saturday
- Agency: LASD Homicide
- Race/Ethnicity: Latino
- Circumstance: Walk-up
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One reader comment about Joseph Anthony Esparza
Joe, you stood up for me on the bus when I was in 7th grade. That's how we became friends. You always had my back. I miss you. I will never ever forget you!! Rest in peace - Cassie
Feb. 2, 2012 at 1:54 p.m.
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