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Ruben Chavera, 16

Died June 7, 2008 at 4:14 p.m.

Ruben Chavera, 16, a Latino man, was fatally shot at 3757 S. Idaho St. in Baldwin Park at about 3:45 p.m. Saturday, June 7.

According to the L.A. County Sheriff's Department, Chavera was standing on the sidewalk near Illinois Street and Kenmore Avenue when a dark-colored vehicle pulled up. Someone in the vehicle fired at least three shots at Chavera, police said. Paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene. Anyone with information should call the sheriff's homicide bureau at (323) 890-5500.

Kenmore Ave. and Illinois St.
 
 

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Updated: Jan. 24, 2010 at 9:46 p.m.

 
 

One reader comment about Ruben Chavera

damn that was my boy. i miss you ruben........ RIP

— ME
Feb. 10, 2012 at 12:57 a.m.

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