Homicide Report > Ricardo Jarquin, 20
Ricardo Jarquin, 20
Died March 13, 2011 at 9:40 p.m.
Ricardo Jarquin, a 20-year-old Latino, was fatally shot Sunday, March 13, in the 13500 block of South Yukon Street in Hawthorne, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
[Editor's note: An earlier version of this post, based on preliminary information from the coroner's office, did not have an incident address.]
Jarquin was shot outside an apartment complex, said Sgt. Michael Thomas of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
The shooting was reported at 9:26 p.m., Thomas said. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Sheriff's Department was working with Hawthorne police detectives to find the gunman. They described the shooting as gang-related.
At least 65 homicides have been reported within two miles of the shooting since January 2007, according to coroner's data collected for The Times’ interactive Homicide Report.
Anyone with information about the killing is asked to call the sheriff's detective bureau at (323) 890-5500. Anonymous tips can be made at (800) 222-TIPS (8477).
— Catherine Saillant
- Neighborhood: Hawthorne
- Age: 20
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Gunshot
- Day of the week: Sunday
- Agency: LASD Homicide
- Race/Ethnicity: Latino
- Crime scene: Front yard
Four reader comments about Ricardo Jarquin
Ricardo is--was--my cousin. He was the victim of gang violence. His death is a testament to the vileness of powerlessness in low-income areas.
March 14, 2011 at 10:44 p.m.
Gregory, I am sorry for your loss. Do you know what happened?
March 15, 2011 at 4:25 p.m.
Oh Ricky for all those memories from your childhood the happiest moments and sad too you will always be remember 'cause in my heart and thoughts you still here little brother. R.I.P Brother
love
Thatia
March 17, 2011 at 2:06 a.m.
65 homicides in a little over 4 years, within two miles of this murder, and the community isn't outraged?
The abnormal is normal and only God can judge? Come on people, take your community back!
March 24, 2011 at 10:45 p.m.
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