Homicide Report > Juan Garcia, 30
Juan Garcia, 30
Died Dec. 26, 2011
Juan Garcia, a 30-year-old Latino, was shot and killed Monday, Dec. 26, in the 100 block of West 85th Street in Florence, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Garcia was standing in the street about 8:45 a.m. when a man riding a bicycle approached and confronted him, said Los Angeles police Sgt. Mitzi Fierro.
The man on the bicycle then fired two shots, hitting Garcia, Fierro said. The victim was taken to a local hospital, where he died.
Fierro said police had detained three potential suspects for questioning. No other information was immediately available.
Anyone with details about the shooting is asked to contact the LAPD Criminal Gang Homicide division at (213) 485-4341. Tipsters who would like to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (800) 222-8477.
— Abby Sewell
- Neighborhood: Florence
- Age: 30
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Gunshot
- Day of the week: Monday
- Agency: LAPD Criminal Gang Homicide
- Race/Ethnicity: Latino
- Crime scene: Public place
Six reader comments about Juan Garcia
**R.I.P PACO** Your daughters and I were left with a big hole in our hearts. I want you to know that we are never going to forget you and that you will always have a special place in my heart. We Love You !!
Jan. 1, 2012 at 2:53 p.m.
R.I.P paco we miss you and love you I know now that you are in heaven you are watching over us and your lil princesses they will miss you alot they will be well taken care of no matter what happen you will never be for gotten you where the best thing that happen to many of us and you were loved every where you went and till this day I will never forget you.you were the best and no one can take your place.
Jan. 2, 2012 at noon
A suspect is in custody and the District Attorney filed 1 count of murder with a gang allegation.
Jan. 3, 2012 at 9:58 a.m.
Good!! I hope that he pays for what he did. He took a father, son, brother, uncle and friend away from us he didn't deserve to go this way, but god is good and he will make sure to take care of your worthless ass.
Jan. 5, 2012 at 6:16 p.m.
Thanks (77th homicide) 4 the info and keep up the good work
Jan. 8, 2012 at 11:22 p.m.
"Good!! I hope that he pays for what he did. He took a father, son, brother, uncle and friend away from us he didn't deserve to go this way, but god is good and he will make sure to take care of your worthless ass.
— KERENY
Jan. 5, 2012 at 6:16 p.m. "
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I hate to tell you this, but, One cannot be a gangster and not think that someday someone will take him out.
Live like a gangsta, die like one.
sry for your loss.
April 23, 2012 at 4:13 p.m.
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