Homicide Report > Kevin Deville, 21
Kevin Deville, 21
Died Dec. 5, 2007 at 10:45 p.m.
Kevin Deville, 21-year-old black man and Saul Garcia, a 21-year-old Latino young man, were both shot in a double homicide at 7058 Hazeltine Ave. in Van Nuys at about 10:35 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5. The two were standing together when a gunman, or two, walked up and shot them. Police got a shots-fired call in the area; they arrived but found nothing, and cleared the scene.
Right after the officers left, another call came on the radio: Someone had seen the two young men lying wounded on a grassy median next to the sidewalk a little ways away. The city Fire Department was already there. Either Garcia or Deville was transported to Holy Cross Medical Center. But both young men died very soon after being shot.
Van Nuys detectives are appealing to the public for help with the case. Anyone who heard or saw anything is asked to call (818) 374-1952, or, after hours, (818) 374-1962.
Update:L.A. Councilwoman Wendy Greuel announced a $25,000 reward on Friday, July 11, in the San Fernando Valley for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murders of Saul Garcia, 21, and Kevin Deville, 21.
- Neighborhood: Van Nuys
- Age: 21
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Gunshot
- Day of the week: Wednesday
- Agency: LAPD Van Nuys
- Race/Ethnicity: Black
- Circumstance: Walk-up
- Crime scene: Public place
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Three reader comments about Kevin Deville
Kevin is my son, and I miss him everyday. And even though it's been a little over two years, I still can not believe my son will NEVER walk through my front door again. All because he was in the wrong place at the wrong time....I will never get to see his beautiful smile again. And he ALWAYS had a smile on his face...he was always laughing, always so positive, always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it without expecting anything in return, and always very grateful for what he had. And now I have to be grateful for having him for 21 years.
Jan. 28, 2010 at 7:53 p.m.
Christina was anyone ever arrested for this?
Sorry for your loss!
April 7, 2010 at 11:50 a.m.
Christina I am so sorry for your lost and I pray that you will alway turn to God for understanding and comfort to ease the pain. I understand that Mary Lou Little/Deville is possible your son grandmother. I am trying to find her because I think she was married to a Dushone Brown and I am trying to get in touch with her if so. Could you please give her my number if this is the right person (562) 652-8641. I do apologize for communicating this way but I didnt have any other way to find this Mary Lou Little/Deville. Thank you
Nov. 5, 2010 at 5:52 a.m.
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