Homicide Report > Maxwell Laguna, 18

Maxwell Laguna, 18

Died May 8, 2010 at 11:22 p.m.

Maxwell Laguna, an 18-year-old Latino, was shot and killed Saturday, May 8, at the corner of Sandy Hook Avenue and Sauder Street in West Puente Valley, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Laguna was at a party Saturday evening when he got into an argument and was shot, said Ed Winter, spokesman for the coroner's office.

Authorities were called, and Laguna was pronounced dead at the scene at 11:22 p.m., Winter said.

— Sarah Ardalani

Sandy Hook Avenue and Sauder Street
 
 

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Updated: May 14, 2010 at 1:39 p.m.

 
 

13 reader comments about Maxwell Laguna

He was a good person had a girlfriend who loves him alot & soon to be daddy of a baby boy are pryers go out to the family and may god look over him & may he be at a better place you wount be forgotten may you rest in peace Maxwell Laguna!

— sally
May 10, 2010 at 6:43 p.m.

He was great man "the good die to soon"

— big d
May 11, 2010 at 7:20 a.m.

he was a good man with a big heart. We all know he is in a better place know watching out for his family his girlfriend and his baby soon to come. Always in our hearts.
-Barbara

— Barbara
May 11, 2010 at 11:51 a.m.

Rest In Peace Rival>>>

— g gomez
May 11, 2010 at 11:53 a.m.

Maxi was a good pearson who always thought of others.I will always have you in my heart. We will see each other one day but until then RIP primo.

Your Cousin,
Dan Verdin

— Dan Verdin
May 12, 2010 at 5:26 p.m.

My baby boy had a good heart and was the best person..I love u and miss u sooo much baby.Im never gona be the same without u by myside..Like we always said nothings guna ever change thatT..I Promise..and your babyboy is guna know all about u and how much u love him...I wish this was all a nitemair and i can wake up next to you again.RIP BABEZ ..CICI LUVZ MAXI ALWAYS N FOREVER

— crystal
May 12, 2010 at 5:33 p.m.

Hijo en vida fuiste un ser maravilloso
siempre con una sonrisa en tus labios, tuviste in gran corazon. Te vas solo por un momento porque se que pronto estaremos juntos, para siempre. Te ame, te amo y siempre viviras en mi nieto lo voy a cuidar siempre asi como tu nos estaras cuidando desde el cielo.
Tu papa que te quiere mucho.

Max Laguna Sr.

— Max Laguna Sr.
May 13, 2010 at 6:26 p.m.

rest in peace bro...

— dj unique
May 14, 2010 at 6:09 a.m.

i didnt know maxwell "rival" laguna for too long but in the past 10 months or so tht ive known him he was a great man nd he will be truly missed ill be waiting for that day tht we can all see him again ill see u in heaven gee dnt trip u didnt die in vain

— anthony alexander
May 15, 2010 at 11:23 a.m.

Went to school with him. He was a great friend, I wish we kept in touch, maybe just maybe. I love you, BRO !

— L Reyes Jr
May 24, 2010 at 2:39 a.m.

Rest in Peace Rival

— Ashely
May 26, 2010 at 12:10 a.m.

i met maxwell through my boyfriend they were friends. n i got to know him. he was very respect and a good person. it sucks he had to go soo soon but he will be deeply missed by alot of people. i hope he's in a better place and my prayers go out to his family and close ones. rest in paradise

— panda
Aug. 27, 2010 at 10:50 p.m.

rest in puente rival u were and always will be one of the sickest and downest riders. y did you have to go see you in heaven so sorry to know your gone rip rival always going to be missed forever your name will always live

— RIP RIVAL
Feb. 7, 2011 at 3:29 p.m.

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