Homicide Report > Robert Gonzales, 41 [Updated]
Robert Gonzales, 41 [Updated]
Died Dec. 4, 2010
Robert Gonzales, a 41-year-old Latino, was fatally shot Saturday, Dec. 4, in the 1500 block of Murchison Street in Boyle Heights, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Ed Winter, a spokesman for the coroner's office, said Gonzales was the victim of a walk-up shooting at an apartment complex.
He was shot about 7 p.m. and died 35 minutes later at a hospital, Winter said. According to coroner's records, Gonzales was shot in the back and chest.
The Times has contacted investigators to obtain more information about the case and will provide an update as soon as possible.
[Updated Dec. 21: According to a Los Angeles Police Department news release, investigators have few leads and no information on the suspect.
The motive for the shooting remains unknown.
Anyone with information about the crime is asked to call LAPD Robbery-Homicide Division Dets. Jenks or Zorilla at (213) 486-6860. Those wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers (800) 222-8477.]
— Sarah Ardalani
- Neighborhood: Boyle Heights
- Age: 41
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Gunshot
- Day of the week: Saturday
- Agency: LAPD Hollenbeck
- Race/Ethnicity: Latino
- Circumstance: Walk-up
- Crime scene: Residence
12 reader comments about Robert Gonzales
To many memories to share not enough time, Robert was a great man always lending a helping hand!Husband, Farther, Friend, Brother, Provider!!! You will be missed Rob but never forgotten!
Hard to believe your gone, but I know your in a much better place. In my heart always!
Eli
Dec. 8, 2010 at 6:18 a.m.
Just so you know, you are allowed to conceal carry a firearm in your property, including the extended perimeter of your apartment complex property, including parking structure (if on the same compound) and behind all gates, just not outside the gate. Exercise your 2nd amendment rights. Hope this gets solved.
Dec. 8, 2010 at 10:43 p.m.
This was somebody like Family! Robert was a very bright man and always took care of his Family, and thats all he was doing was getting something to eat for them. When this happen and never return back to his Moms home. This area was not where he'd live he was just visiting his Mom. This is so devastating , But I now one thing this Man was a Christian and the Lord said Absent from the body, is Present with the Lord!! who ever did this will have to answer to God. Thats the bottom line!! yes Robert you will be missed here on the earth and yes we will see again, in the present of the Lord, so will be seeing you always in our heart!!!
Dec. 9, 2010 at 9:31 a.m.
Robert, was a good friend and a great son to his mother Beatrice, a great husband to his wife Melissa,and a great uncle to Joey. Robert left his family to early in life. Robert life was taken from him and all those who loved him.
Dec. 9, 2010 at 1:58 p.m.
Montana Gold, why don't you exercise your 2nd amendment right and see what happens when the cops show up outside your property and take you out in a second. The cops will justify their killing by saying they fear for life and/or safety. I wish we would really be able to exercise our rights, but you can't, sepcially in areas policed by LAPD.
Dec. 9, 2010 at 4:16 p.m.
My heart goes out to the family, I know his Anutie Lillian, she just lost her husband and now her Nephew. We don't know our lord plan for our life(our death), so this is a reminder, we only have one chance here on earth, as our son Robert, our friend, our relative and brother in Chris, < he made it to God's kingdom as he knew the Lord. so please brothers and sisters, know who's your savior is because you will see him one day as Robert is now living his new life and that person will paid if not on earth but in hell!!
Dec. 10, 2010 at 1:22 p.m.
Can anyone say "Hazard". Sometimes past life activities come back and bite us in the ass. It is unfortunate this had to happen. God bless his Family.
Dec. 27, 2010 at 11:36 a.m.
My dad was the best dad ever! I couldnt have asked god for a better dad. My dad moved out the projects and moved me and my brothers and mom into the most beutiful house. He provided us with eveything he never had. He loved my mom so much and gave her eveything! He was a hard working mann, his family came first!! Everyone loved him! He may have been from "hazard" but that was his past and he was a family man who loved god!!! I look up to my dad and i hope one day i will meet a good man just like my dad wassss!!! rip dad. i love you
April 11, 2011 at 9:19 p.m.
Robert was my uncle and my fathers brother. We didnt spend too much time together but when we did i always enjoyed it. He was a GREAT man and a GREAT father. I think about him everyday. I will always love and miss you! R.I.P to Robert & my father Ricky...
and to my nana Beatrice: I love and miss you! I wish i could visit more often
May 4, 2011 at 10:46 p.m.
I am still so saddened by what happened to my friend, Melissa please call me I would like to help you if i can. Robert was a special guy to me. Rob Marietti
July 20, 2011 at 9:07 p.m.
It's been a year and we miss you so much Robert. You supported your family to the best of your ability and you did a great job. Your more than just an Father, son, Uncle, brother... Your the family's foundation. Even in death you brought family members closer. I miss you so much Uncle. He took you away from us but you found a way to leave one last impression on the family... time is precious... time with family is priceless. I love you Uncle and I wish every day that I had spent more time with you. I will never make that mistake again Family is Everything. R.I.P Uncle Robert
Dec. 5, 2011 at 9:14 a.m.
Just want to let Roberts family know that he is missed by friends/co-workers to. He made such a difference in me and my brothers life. We still remember him and talk about him and all the good times we had together. We only knew him for a couple of years but the impact he had in our lives will last a lifetime.
R.I.P. Robert my friend we will see each other one day again.
Feb. 27, 2012 at 7:43 p.m.
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