Homicide Report > Oscar Vega, 19
Oscar Vega, 19
Died April 11, 2011
Oscar Vega, a 19-year-old Latino, was shot and killed Monday, April 11, in the 1100 block of Temple Avenue in Long Beach, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
[Editor's note: Long Beach police say Vega was found shot near Anaheim Street and Molino Avenue, which is less than a block from the location the coroner's office listed.]
Long Beach police found Vega with multiple gunshot wounds about 10 p.m., according to a police statement. Officers patrolling the area heard gunshots and located the victim.
Vega was taken by paramedics to St. Mary's Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
Police do not have a description of a suspect or suspects. Detectives say the shooting is being investigated as gang-related.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call homicide Dets. Hugo Cortes or Peter Lackovic at (562) 570-7244. Callers can remain anonymous.
— Ruben Vives
- Neighborhood: Long Beach
- Age: 19
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Gunshot
- Day of the week: Monday
- Agency: Long Beach PD
- Race/Ethnicity: Latino
12 reader comments about Oscar Vega
Oscar Vega. Rest In Peace My Boy. Theres So Many Things I Can Share Bout Him. Buh The Best Of Him I remember was His Smile And Laughs. The way He can Brighten Someones day with his dumb jokes.This smile made everyone around him happy.I Love You Oscar Always Will. Just Cuz Yoour body isnt in my presence doesnt mean yoour not. I Miss You. & everyday i still wait for that call or txt that would make my day start off perfect <3.
- Much Love From Your Homegurl, Mimik
April 20, 2011 at 11:36 a.m.
R.I.P steel i miss you homie.. ur gone but not forgotten. down ass homie.
May 3, 2011 at 5 p.m.
Sorry to hear about Oscar's tragic ending. I will remember his great smile waiting in line outside my classroom. It is a sad day for your fifth grade teacher.
May 20, 2011 at 2:05 p.m.
i miss u brother....u kno i luv you no matter wat u can rest in peace never for gotten and always loved ...so may thing i miss about you....ur sister tat luvs you<3
June 1, 2011 at 12:37 p.m.
All of us at Reid miss you so much Oscar. You were always the center of attention in Ms. Fesseha's class and I will always remember how all of the girls crushed on you. You had a light spirit and I know that everyone who knew you will carry it's positivity with them forever. I send your family my condolences. <3
June 1, 2011 at 8:32 p.m.
rest in paradice oscar, we miss you, your gone but never forgotten (:
Sept. 15, 2011 at 1:49 p.m.
Rest In Paradise
Oscar Daniel Vega
4-10-92 4-11-11
Nov. 3, 2011 at 12:01 a.m.
suckks knowing this happened not to far from my house :/ everyday on my way to school i always turn my head to the left and look at the place where they took your lifE away :/ .. i can't help to wonder what if all of this could have been avoided. Only god knows why he took you and may you remain in Gods hands <3 Rest In Peace my nigga Oscar Vega <3 STEALIVING2529
Dec. 24, 2011 at 3:17 p.m.
I'm Always Missing You Bro I Love You With All My Heart <3 Nothing's The Same Without you :'( Return if Possible Oscar daniel "Steal 25" Vega Te Amo With All That I Have :(
Feb. 8, 2012 at 11:22 a.m.
Rest in peace
OSCAR STEALOE VEGA
I never qot to meet you
But i heard alot of great thinqs
Aboutt you. REST EASY YOUR
IN A BETTER PLACE. -VERKSTEALOE 25
March 3, 2012 at 10:49 a.m.
R.I.P DaWGiE
April 5, 2012 at 7:24 a.m.
Dayeum can't believe its been a year I still remeber the day we posted up at vets drinkin some 40z chillin that day was the day I really got to talk to you and get to know u better I wasn't really close to you butt it still hurts knowing ur gone and nerver again will we kick it its a shame god had to take you early butt I guess everything happens for a reason. BEASTEALOE 25er continue to REST IN PEACE my dawgg ;)
April 11, 2012 at 11:24 p.m.
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