Homicide Report > Jude Burns Jr., 14
Jude Burns Jr., 14
Died Jan. 1, 2012
Jude Burns Jr., a 14-year-old black teenager, died Sunday, Jan. 1, after he was shot in the 1300 block of West 61st Street in Vermont-Slauson, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Jude was standing outside his home when someone shot him Saturday about 11:55 p.m., said Los Angeles Police Sgt. Rudy Alaniz.
"He stumbled inside the house, where he told his mother he had been shot," Alaniz said.
The teen was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead, he said.
There was no suspect description and police were still trying to determine a motive for the shooting.
"We don't know if it's gang-related or not," Alaniz said.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the LAPD at (877) 527-3247. Tipsters who would like to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (800) 222-8477.
— Ruben Vives
Four reader comments about Jude Burns Jr.
I didn't know Jude but I know his Mother's Pain. As a Mother of a Murdered Son, Lionel, 19, who was shot & killed Nov 9, 1995, I send my Deepest Condolences to the Family of Jude. Please feel free to contact me @ projectcrynomore@aol.com. We have Reality Reunification Support Group meetings for Loved Ones of Homicide Victims. You Are Not Alone!!
Vicky, Project Cry No More (Founder)
Jan. 5, 2012 at 4:32 p.m.
Jude was one of the most sweet funny loving kids In the world he always had a story to tell a YouTube video go share and he could always be found with his mom doing whatever she told him to I'm still shock about all of this. their is no reason in the world anyone should have done this Jude. I will miss you Jude and so will nae
Jan. 7, 2012 at 10:08 p.m.
god bless the family i pray that god gives the family the power to deal with this sinceless loss i love you all
Jan. 8, 2012 at 8:46 p.m.
I didn't know Jude but my heart feels your pain. Losing a loved one at such a young age is senseless and heartbreaking. I pray God gives you comfort and calms your pain. We have lost two family members, please know you do not cry alone. Thank the Lord Jude filled your heart with joy and laughter, remember his love and speak of him often keeping his smile alive.
Jan. 30, 2012 at 7:34 a.m.
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