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Ulises Mendoza, 20

Died June 19, 2011 at 2:50 a.m.

Ulises Mendoza, a 20-year-old Latino, was shot and killed Sunday, June 19, near Denker Avenue and 219th Street in Harbor Gateway, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Mendoza was riding his skateboard around 2:15 a.m. when he was shot, according to an LAPD news release.

Authorities were called, and he was taken to a hospital, where he died at 2:50 a.m.

Coroner's records show he was shot several times.

Residents in the area heard at least one gunshot, but no one saw the shooter, officials said.

Anyone with information about the death of Ulises Mendoza is asked to contact Harbor area homicide Detectives Rodriguez or Batres at (310) 726-7887 or (310) 726-7880. Those wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (800-222-8477).

— Los Angeles Times

Denker Avenue & 219th Street
 
 

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Updated: July 5, 2011 at 2:15 p.m.

 
 

Four reader comments about Ulises Mendoza

Ulises was an amazing and talented artist. He was loved and his missed by many people. The question is how such a cold hearted piece of **** can get away with hurting him. He never harmed anyone. To the person who did this : Justice WILL be served. Just a matter of time!

— Unknown
Aug. 23, 2011 at 3:24 p.m.

Sad!

— YURI
Aug. 24, 2011 at 12:18 p.m.

I have known ulises for so long and im sad to know that he's gone. we have had so many memories together that i could never forget. The people who this happened to , they will get theirs back. Karmas a b***h. Ulises you didn't deserve this at all. I wish this never happened to you. Iwill miss you.143 WYWH

— unknown
Feb. 13, 2012 at 8:47 a.m.

I have known ulises for so long. It makes me so sad to know that he's gone. But I will always miss him. Ulises, 143 Wywh

— Unknown
Feb. 16, 2012 at 8:49 a.m.

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