Homicide Report > Richard Cabrales, 20
Richard Cabrales, 20
Died June 5, 2009 at 9:07 a.m.
Richard Cabrales, a 20-year-old Latino, was shot and killed by a Los Angeles police officer in the 3800 block of East 6th Street in East Los Angeles on Friday, June 5, according to authorities.
LAPD officers had gone to the location to investigate Cabrales, who was on parole, for a possible parole violation.
“Officers went on a parole search and an individual walked out of a room with a gun and shots were fired,” said Los Angeles Police Officer April Harding. The shooting took place about 8:20 a.m.
A weapon was recovered from the scene, police said.
— Anthony Pesce and Corina Knoll
- Neighborhood: East Los Angeles
- Age: 20
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Gunshot
- Day of the week: Friday
- Agency: LAPD Force Investigation
- Race/Ethnicity: Latino
- Circumstance: Officer-involved
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Eight reader comments about Richard Cabrales
Richard was the 1st boy i ever called bf. It all started back in Stevenson Middle School 6th grade. I remember people telling us that we didint act like a couple but we were only kids lol. It was nothing serious and it ended in a few weeks but i will never forgett that funny kid with that outgoing personality and big green eyes asking if i wanted to be his gf. Everytime i talk about my past relationships Richards name is the first one that pops up. I berly found out today when i asked a friend for him and im in shock. May he rest in peace....
Feb. 9, 2010 at 10:45 p.m.
Mr. Cabrales was a gangmember. I live a few houses away from his and he would walk around showing his "Maravilla" tattoos displaying them proudly
Feb. 22, 2010 at 12:46 a.m.
this message is for EASTLOSCITIZEN and for who ever else wants to act like you knew whats really going on,first of all if you had seen "mr. cabrales" with his shirt off he had no tatoos stating MARAVILLA on his body. people that live on his block know that and also know hardly ever did he walk around displaying maravilla there was no need to. most residents on that block have been living there for awhile so everyone knows where everyones from or who they may or may not associate with. he wasnt on that page ,yes he was a gangmember but at the time of his murder he was currently working, and looking forward to his 21st birthday. a 21st birthday he didnt get to see because he was shot by cops 6 days before his birthday, his 21st birthday was held at a mortuary. so for all that come across this story before you make false comments do your homework, thers too many storys just like his google it if u need. in the sub city of east los angeles ive lost count of how many police involved murders happened in those few months surrounding his murder. scratch the surface you will be surprised what you find.
May 31, 2010 at 2:26 p.m.
Truth, so how many (and please list them) "police murders" do you have first hand knowledge of.
And by "first hand", I mean you have the police and coroner reports and also the grand jury conclusions.
May 31, 2010 at 3:38 p.m.
Truth,
Let me see he had a gun right? So he had a job too? What does one have to do with the other? He was still breaking the law! What part of that do you not understand?
May 31, 2010 at 10:35 p.m.
Good work, LAPD. I know a lot of people on this report love to badmouth you and other law enforcement officers but know that there are a lot of us behind you and the good (and dangerous) work you do to help protect us from this gang banging gun toting trash. Mr Cabrales got what was coming to him and thankfully no one (other than bad guy with the gun) got hurt. Keep up the good work!
June 1, 2010 at 8:34 a.m.
I just happen to come across this site and found some of the names on here familiar. I met Richard a few years back while he was detained in a juvenile camp. I worked with this young man for several months. I recall him as a helpful, respectful and enthusiastic kid. He was 18 and he spoke about his goals and dreams for the future. Although he was well aware of the dangerous environment he would be returning to, he had hope. Without me disclosing to much of what he confided in me, he came from a broken home and had little family support. Its sad for me to hear this news he was a charismatic young man. For those who have negative comments to say about this young man it is a social problem. He was a kid who like many from around this area fall through the cracks. As a community we need to help these young men reach their potential. We send them back to the same environment with no way out, its difficult for them. We expect them to thrive when there is no help for them or support from the community. These are children who are getting involved in this lifestyle. This is a community who fears the police. There is much to understand before you generalize the youth in from this community. I'm deeply sorry this was the outcome to his young life. I hope those who are criticizing his behavior or lifestyle have the same attitude to stand up and do something meaningful in the community to promote change,education,jobs,safety and help our kids instead of sitting back and typing, take some action. Play a positive role,it might change YOUR life. God bless
May 9, 2011 at 2:37 p.m.
First and Foremost let me start off by saying, Richard may you rest in peace and know that you are deeply missed and thought of on a daily basis by those that really knew you for the kind hearted person you were and for those that didnt know Richard the way his family and friends did have no rite to talk bad in anyway about him.... have some respect! WE LOVE YOU RICHARD <3
Feb. 9, 2012 at 3:15 a.m.
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