Homicide Report > Raymond Cortez, 16
Raymond Cortez, 16
Died Dec. 2, 2007 at 6:29 a.m.
Raymond Cortez, 16, a Latino youth, was shot while leaving Paramount High School on Friday, Nov. 30, at 3:25 p.m.; he was taken off life support two days later.
He was walking from the crowded campus at Downey and 2nd Street when a car with two young men inside drove up. One got out, gun in hand—a young man who had harassed Raymond in the past, and who had recently attempted to steal Raymond's bicycle, said sheriff's Lt. Al Grotefund.
"Remember me?" the assailant said to Raymond, then gave a gang moniker. There was a brief conversation, then an attack. Raymond fought back briefly. The suspect shot him in the head. Raymond lay dying in front of other young people leaving the school.
Paramount High School students rose to the occasion: The suspects, caught in school traffic, were slow getting away, and that gave these young witnesses enough time to get a license plate number, which they handed over to police.
Their help enabled the police to swiftly arrest the young Latino driver of the car, and to name a suspected shooter, 21-year-old Enrique Borrayo (below), who is still at large. Anyone who knows Borrayo's whereabouts is asked to call the sheriff's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.
Raymond was taken to Long Beach Memorial Hospital. His family donated his organs. He was taken off life support on Sunday, Dec. 2. at 6:29 a.m.
Update: At right is a photo of suspect Enrique Borrayo, who is wanted on a warrant for the murder of Raymond Cortez. Borrayo's gang nickname is "Nimic." He is considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information about him is asked to immediately call Sheriff's Homicide. (323) 890-5500
Update: Borrayo has been arrested.
- Neighborhood: Downey
- Age: 16
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Gunshot
- Day of the week: Sunday
- Agency: LASD Homicide
- Race/Ethnicity: Latino
- Crime scene: Public place
Four reader comments about Raymond Cortez
dammm raymond its been 2 yrs since u left us i miss u alot baby boy serio ily mijo rest in paradise
March 1, 2010 at 6:25 p.m.
REST IN PARAMOUNT lil homie Raymond I wash u were here right now miss u homie I wash I could smoke 1 last blunt drink 1 more beer hear your voice 1 more time intell we meet angin lil Raymond
Miss u Raymond thinkin about all the thing we did together I'll do anything to kickit with u one more time save a spot for me up their intell then your always gonna b missed y did u have to go raymond I got ur name on my arms u were a true homie good homies like u r hard to find mount up R.I.P lil homie
Aug. 22, 2010 at 3:27 a.m.
Dam lil raymond I still cant bevile ur gone I wish u were hear right now just to talk to kickit I miss u I miss u
June 28, 2011 at 9:57 p.m.
Dam Mah Boy It's Been Along Time Until We Meet Again Only Six Teen Gone Over Something That Could Have Been Prevented From Happening As Another Day Goes Bye Me And The Homies Ask Why [ SANTOS ] REST IN PARAMOUNT , From The Hood To You Love You And Miss You Lil Homie MOUNT UP WHEN YOU RIDE MOUNT UP When You Die
Rollin Bye LIl Demon
Dec. 10, 2011 at 7:13 a.m.
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