Homicide Report > Marco Gomez, 31
Marco Gomez, 31
Died May 2, 2008 at 11:05 p.m.
Marco Gomez, 31, a Latino man, was killed in an officer-involved shooting in the 1400 block of 23rd Street in South Los Angeles about 11:05 p.m. Friday, May 2.
According to police, officers from the Newton Area Gang Enforcement Detail responded to a radio call of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers were told that Gomez had fired a shot at someone and then ran inside a home. Officers prepared to enter the home and search for Gomez after he refused to come out.
When Officers Eric Rose and Kevin Raines entered the home, they encountered Gomez armed with a semi-automatic pistol, police said. Both Rose and Raines shot Gomez multiple times. Police were unable to confirm whether Gomez fired his weapon or not. Authorities said Gomez was pronounced dead at the scene and that the semi-automatic pistol was recovered.
- Neighborhood: Central-Alameda
- Age: 31
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Gunshot
- Day of the week: Friday
- Agency: LAPD Force Investigation
- Race/Ethnicity: Latino
- Circumstance: Officer-involved
One reader comment about Marco Gomez
Marcos Gomez . <3
Is my uncle , and he was taken out of the world for a mistake that was made. He wasnt a bad man . He was helpful nice loving and most important of all he was a father of 2 gorgeous little girls. Who are noe suffering over a mistake some one did . I know this isnt going to bring my uncle back but atleast it help to take out the pain. I love you tio , May you rest in peace
Jan. 14, 2012 at 6:25 p.m.
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