Homicide Report > Mark Mendez, 44
Mark Mendez, 44
Died Oct. 29, 2010
Mark Mendez, a 44-year-old Latino, was fatally shot Friday, Oct. 29, in the 1200 block of Atlantic Boulevard in East Los Angeles, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Authorities received a 911 call reporting a gunshot victim about 9:10 p.m., said sheriff's homicide Det. Dave Gunner, who is handling the case.
Deputies arrived and found Mendez with several gunshot wounds. He was taken to a hospital where he died at 10:53 p.m., Gunner said.
Witnesses to the shooting said Mendez was standing outside when a silver minivan drove up, a person got out and shot him. The shooter was described as a Latino in his 20s.
The shooting appears to be gang-related, Gunner said, although Mendez was not a documented gang member.
Anyone with information about the shooting or the identity of the shooter is asked to contact Det. Gunner at (323) 890-5500. Those wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.
— Sarah Ardalani
- Neighborhood: East Los Angeles
- Age: 44
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Gunshot
- Day of the week: Friday
- Agency: LASD Homicide
- Race/Ethnicity: Latino
- Circumstance: Walk-up
- Crime scene: Public place
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