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Robert Rodriguez, 14

Died Oct. 23, 2009 at 4:00 p.m.

Robert Rodriguez, a 14-year-old Latino boy, was shot and killed on Friday, Oct. 23, in the 15400 block of Vanowen Street in Van Nuys, according to Los Angeles County coroner's officials.

Ed Winter, a spokesman for the coroner's office, said Rodriguez was standing outside an apartment when he was approached by someone and shot. Winter said the assailant could be affiliated with a gang.

Rodriguez was shot about 3:50 p.m. and pronounced dead at the scene at 4 p.m., Winter said.

—Anthony Pesce

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15420 Vanowen St.
 
 

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Updated: Jan. 25, 2010 at 1:23 a.m.

 
 

13 reader comments about Robert Rodriguez

I wish I wouldn't have to say this but REST IN PEACE ROBERT you were and will always be my best friend I never forget the days we kicked it you were like a brother I'll see you up there in heaven one day

— Jesus arevalo
Feb. 19, 2010 at 6:45 p.m.

alrotos youngster r.i.p hope to see u in heven 1 day

— negro
April 13, 2010 at 4:59 p.m.

y in the first place dos robert show as him self to everybody he was a gang member from van nuys dats what led to his death sorry but what u give is what u get

— lil one
Sept. 8, 2010 at 2:44 a.m.

Robert yhu were thee best I will never forget yhu r.i.p homie hopee to see yhu up there

— Blank")
Sept. 19, 2010 at 8:32 a.m.

Iht Been A Year , We Miss Yuh So Much , I Love Yuh So Much , Cant Wait To See Yuh In Heaven , Rip Robert October 23 2009 </3 (Youngster'<3]

— GenGen
Oct. 23, 2010 at 6:09 a.m.

i Really did not know you but its sad to here your gone.and you were a cute lil fella. some pictures ive seen ate the best but dame screw the person who did this to you.?

— The Girl Across The Street.
Dec. 1, 2010 at 11:01 a.m.

Robert. damg a year has passed nd i still cant belive all thiss! i really miss you.. nd when you would call me nd tell me that u wanted to change i really didnt tell u muchh\" nd wished i could of.. rest in peace!! ily<3 as a true homie u weree..

— itziaa<3
Dec. 31, 2010 at 11:59 p.m.

he wasnt from van nuys i didnt know him.....wat did they call him

— me
Jan. 1, 2011 at 5:38 p.m.

damn homie those memories hit me hard ive gotten drunk an spilled some for you i miss you robert chales homie why yu gotta go for we wouldve been posted rite now RIP ROBERT

— jesus arevalo
May 24, 2011 at 6:28 p.m.

Miss u Robert been a year hope to see u up in hevan 1 day miss the days we used to kik bro October 23, 2010 :'(
We all miss u bro all the ppl that love u we miss u ull always be in r hearts bro

— Erick requena
Oct. 22, 2011 at 1:32 p.m.

Damn robert two years already. I miss youu"/ theres a place up in heaven for a gee <|3

— Sarahh
Oct. 22, 2011 at 10:02 p.m.

i miss you youngster why did u have to go ;''''( damms those foos are going to pay back for what they did karmas a b***h

— LIL TRIPZ <3
March 5, 2012 at 9:33 a.m.

— LIL TRIPZ <3
Instead of seeking revenge, why don't you enlist in school? Make something out of yourself.

— Meck
March 7, 2012 at 1:05 p.m.

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