Homicide Report > Manuel Lara, 52
Manuel Lara, 52
Died Nov. 27, 2011
Manuel Lara, a 52-year-old Latino, was fatally shot Sunday, Nov. 27, in the 500 block of West 84th Street in Florence, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Lara was jump-starting his car about 8:40 p.m. when a man approached him and began shooting, said Officer Roger Aguirre at the Los Angeles Police Department's 77th Street Station.
Paramedics were called and began taking Lara to the hospital when he died, Aguirre said.
Aguirre said police believe that the shooting occurred during a robbery attempt. The victim's 8-year-old son was with him when he was shot, Aguirre said. He had no description of the suspect.
Anyone with information about the incident or the identity of the shooter is asked to call homicide detectives at (213) 485-1383. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (800) 222-8477.
— Abby Sewell
Six reader comments about Manuel Lara
My father was the most amazing man, very hard working honest man. He had the heart to always help people anyway that he could. I now lost my father to a coward that stole his life in front on my 5 year old brother. How can some one be so cold and vicious and take any one's life? I'm please asking for help to bring his killer to justice. Please help. His killer is out there ! We cannot let him kill another innocent family member.
Nov. 30, 2011 at 8:23 a.m.
When I learned of this murder on the evening news it angered me so much. I pray for the little boy who witnessed a traumatic event that took the life of his loving father and pray for the entire grieving family. The evil person responsible for this malicious act WILL be apprehended and be brought to justice. God knows everything.
Dec. 2, 2011 at 4:05 a.m.
Such a horrible tragedy. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Anyone with information plz come forward.
Dec. 2, 2011 at 6:37 a.m.
I hope the coward or cowards who did this rot in jail.
Dec. 2, 2011 at 1:05 p.m.
Sorry about your lost, hope that u brother erase out his memories of the tragic night, and the coward whom kill u father gets cut soon, my prayers and sorrow to you and u family.
Dec. 4, 2011 at 3:55 p.m.
God bless the family!
Dec. 4, 2011 at 6:56 p.m.
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