Homicide Report > Juan Nunez, 34
Juan Nunez, 34
Died Jan. 7, 2012
Juan Nunez, a 34-year-old Latino, was fatally shot by police Saturday, Jan. 7, in the 4800 block of Axtell Street in El Sereno, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Officers responded to a call regarding an armed man about 12:48 p.m., according to an LAPD news release. When authorities arrived, they found Nunez standing near a parked Nissan.
According to police, they ordered Nunez to show his hands, but he did not comply. He then drew a gun and officers fired.
Paramedics were called and Nunez was pronounced dead at the scene. Coroner’s records show he died from several gunshot wounds. No officers were injured during the shooting.
Police said a black semi-automatic pistol was recovered at the scene near Nunez.
The LAPD Force Investigation Division is investigating the officer-involved shooting.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call (213) 486-5230. Tipsters who would like to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (800) 222-8477.
— Los Angeles Times
- Neighborhood: El Sereno
- Age: 34
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Gunshot
- Day of the week: Saturday
- Agency: LAPD Force Investigation
- Race/Ethnicity: Latino
- Circumstance: Officer-involved
Five reader comments about Juan Nunez
Many knew him as 'Noel'.
Jan. 9, 2012 at 7:44 p.m.
maybe Cops killed him,just for no reason and putting a hand gun on scene,like always dont trust cops.
Jan. 10, 2012 at 9:08 p.m.
He was such a good man he loved his kids regardless n he had no restraining order against the wife. I'm gona miss him so much :-(
Jan. 10, 2012 at 9:10 p.m.
This man was one of a kind
Jan. 10, 2012 at 11:18 p.m.
Probably the suspect threw the gun away and this when the cops open fired and killed em.
Jan. 11, 2012 at 9:21 a.m.
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