Homicide Report > Paul Vela, 28
Paul Vela, 28
Died Jan. 23, 2011
Paul Vela, a 28-year-old Latino, was shot and killed Sunday, Jan. 23, in the 4000 block of Broadway in Huntington Park, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Authorities received a call concerning a fight at about 1:41 a.m., said Huntington Park Police Sgt. Neil Castelli.
When officers arrived, they found Vela in the street with several gunshot wounds and blunt head trauma. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators said they did not have a motive for the killing. They do not believe that the shooting is gang-related.
Castelli described the assailants as two Latinos wearing dark clothing.
Anyone with information about the death of Paul Vela is asked to contact detectives at (323) 826-6686. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.
— Sarah Ardalani
- Neighborhood: Huntington Park
- Age: 28
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Gunshot
- Day of the week: Sunday
- Agency: Huntington Park PD
- Race/Ethnicity: Latino
- Circumstance: Fight
- Crime scene: Public place
Eight reader comments about Paul Vela
Paul Joseph Vela was my oldest brother, he left behind a son, and a family that will miss him. Its hard to believes he gone, it still hurts but may God give me and my family the comfort and strengh to get through his death. "Blessed are those who mourn, or they will be comforted." Matthew 5:4. May he rest now in peace and suffer no more.
Jan. 24, 2011 at 10:58 p.m.
I will always thank God for the blessing of you. I will always remember your spirited smile and your loving embrace. I thank you cousin for my fondest childhood memories - for there will never be one remembered without you. “May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you...” II Thessalonians 3:18
Jan. 25, 2011 at 1:53 p.m.
Everytime I think of you Psul, I will remember your smile!!!!!
“Grief turns into healing when you relinquish the pain and helplessness you feel, because there is nothing you can do to bring the deceased person back, and
shift your thoughts to what you can do to honor that person’s memory. The best remembrance of a loved one is to carry on what that person stood for.
What unique qualities did that person possess? What were his or her interests or wishes? To insure that the meaning of that person’s life continues after
death, you can’t dwell on your feelings of loss indefinitely. If you allow them to consume you, your focus becomes fixed on you – your rage, your sorrow, your
loneliness – rather than the person who is gone. Shift your focus to doing justice to that person’s memory, and your pain will begin to diminish.”
--Maxine Schnall from: What Doesn't Kill You Makes you Stronger: Turning Bad Breaks into Blessings
Jan. 26, 2011 at 12:47 p.m.
God of faithfulness, in Your wisdom You have called Your servant Paul Vela out of this world; release him from the bonds of sin, and welcome him into Your Presence, so the he may enjoy eternal light and peace and be raised up in glory with all Your saints. Amen.
Rest In Peace Paul Vela, we will miss you.
Jan. 26, 2011 at 9:22 p.m.
I will always remember Paul Vela with his happiness and smile.. Thank you paul for givin me the most wonderful gift of all our lovely son.. i will always remember you through him and all the wonderful memories we once had..
May you Rest In Peace Paul Joseph Vela..
Jan. 27, 2011 at 9:07 p.m.
I hope justice is served for this crime..
Paul rest in peace.
Jan. 28, 2011 at 12:54 a.m.
I'm sorry this happened homeboy, I know I never knew you or met you but you will be missed.
Smokey the Bear
Jan. 31, 2011 at 9:20 p.m.
Paul you were like my brother I always told you so.
There's not a day I don't think about you. You're smile and your laugh. I still can't believe you're gone. I write about you everyday, cuz the grieving is so hard on me. I know you're watching over me, and one day I will be granted the time to see you again. We love you so much.
March 10, 2011 at 9:57 a.m.
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