Homicide Report > Sergio Oropeza-Garcia, 35
Sergio Oropeza-Garcia, 35
Died Sept. 13, 2010 at 8:21 p.m.
Sergio Oropeza-Garcia, a 35-year-old Latino, was shot to death Monday, Sept. 13, in the 4600 block of Live Oak Street in Cudahy, according to coroner's records.
Deputies from the East L.A. sheriff's station responded to a call of a “gunshot victim down” at about 7:45 p.m., according to a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department news release.
When authorities arrived, they found Oropeza-Garcia lying in a driveway suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to a local hospital, where he died less than an hour later, coroner's records show.
Witnesses told deputies at the scene that they heard gunshots and then saw two or three Latinos fleeing the location. The assailants then entered a white, newer model sports utility vehicle and were last seen driving south on Live Oak Street, according to the accounts.
Investigators said the motive for the shooting remains unknown.
Anyone with information about the incident or shooters is asked to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.
— Sarah Ardalani
11 reader comments about Sergio Oropeza-Garcia
Live Oak Street, Cudahy. Bad place to be hanging out. Had a few gangsters throw their 40 oz. bottles at my car's windshield once, as I tried to take a shortcut through this street, only to find out IT'S A DEAD END!!
Sept. 15, 2010 at noon
I am sorry to hear another person died so close to my mothers house. I hate violence of that kind. Kick someone's ass, why take their life.
Sept. 15, 2010 at 1:43 p.m.
Cesar Vega - I agree. Unfortunately, it's cowards doing the shootings. They can't fight!
Sept. 15, 2010 at 7:44 p.m.
R.I.P Sergio, to the family pray and ask God for strength, peace and guidence in your time of sorrow.
Sept. 16, 2010 at 9:42 a.m.
Is so sad how the gang members take lifes
from innocent people I am so sorry for this family en remember you are in my preyers God bless you
Sept. 18, 2010 at 5:36 p.m.
I still can't believe this happened . I knew this person ! AND I HATE THAT I DONT KNOW WHY IT HAPPENED !!!
Sept. 20, 2010 at 4:21 p.m.
que dios te tenga en su santa gloria sergio solo te adelantaste en el camino y mis mas cinceras condolencias para tu famylia tu amigo EL MASCARITA
Sept. 27, 2010 at 7:51 p.m.
Deepest Sympathy to "Chilango's" family he was a great friend and will always be remembered as being the great adventurer, for all of you that knew Sergio...we'd always wonder what next?
Oct. 18, 2010 at 8:52 p.m.
oh my god he was my step dad and i wish i would have been there to kick those peoples butts at least one of them got caught atleast thas the god part R.i.P hugo!
Nov. 19, 2010 at 5 p.m.
Sergio, donde quiera que estes te llevamos en nuestro corazon. Mi mas sentido pesame a tu familia, un abrazo.
Jan. 30, 2011 at 5:34 a.m.
sergio i miss you like when you played with me and when we use to have disagreements
Aug. 13, 2011 at 4:49 p.m.
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