Homicide Report > Willy Rosoto-Reyes, 46
Willy Rosoto-Reyes, 46
Died Jan. 24, 2011
Willy Rosoto-Reyes, a 46-year-old Latino, was shot and killed Monday, Jan. 24, in the 1400 block of West 6th Street in Westlake, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
[For the record: An earlier version of this post, based on preliminary information from the coroner's office, listed the victim as an unknown 30-year-old Latino.]
Rosoto-Reyes was shot about 5 a.m. His body was discovered by police when they got to the scene, according to LAPD officer Bruce Borihanh.
Rampart homicide Det. Jeff Cortina, who is handling the case, described the incident as a walk-up shooting.
The shooting is not believed to be gang-related, Cortina said.
Anyone with information about the killing or the identity of the shooter is asked to contact Det. Cortina or J. Pere at (213) 484-3634. Those who would like to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.
— Nate Jackson and Sarah Ardalani
Photo: Officials investigate the death Willy Rosoto-Reyes in the LAPD's Rampart Division Monday morning. Credit: Christina House / For The Times
18 reader comments about Willy Rosoto-Reyes
A lot of Salvadoreans in that area!
Jan. 25, 2011 at 4:26 p.m.
Meck, what's your point?
Jan. 26, 2011 at 8:51 a.m.
— What's your point
Does there have to be one? I'm just making a comment. I used to pass through this area quite frequently. There's lots of Central Americans selling drugs and fake IDs. If it wasn't gang-related, it was drug-related!
Jan. 26, 2011 at 10:45 a.m.
its a shame that you guys think like this he was a very nice respctful funny man. he also loved God and always put him first he was probably out that earlie doing his job passing newspaper. shame on you
Jan. 26, 2011 at 2:35 p.m.
— lisette
Ok, but I bet the attackers where drug dealers.
Jan. 26, 2011 at 5:03 p.m.
Bad things happen to good people... was this the case... possibly but other than the victim or the perpetrator non of us really know... People can make assumptions and they often do and they have the right to do so. A life was lost and there were obviously people out there that cared about him. RIP
Jan. 26, 2011 at 5:36 p.m.
Meck go back to your suburbs and get a clue. We live in a fallen world. Every person that is a murder victim is not guilty of doing something wrong. It could happen to any of us. It seems that this man loved God. My condolences to his family. They will see him again. He is with the Father now.
Jan. 27, 2011 at 12:13 p.m.
— Sheba
I have a clue, that's why I stay in the suburbs. Unlike you, I don't like living in these killing fields. Seems like the one who needs to get clue is YOU.
"It seems that this man loved God."
What do you know about this man? You're here reading these details just like everyone else, Reverend Sheba.
Jan. 28, 2011 at 10:03 a.m.
@Meck---sheba got it from the comment lisett left. You on the other hand jumped to the conclusion that the man did or was doing something illegal. SMH
Jan. 31, 2011 at 11:35 a.m.
— Weezy
What??!! Make sure you know what you're talking about, before you post any dumb comments.
Jan. 31, 2011 at 2:55 p.m.
It's sad people come here to argue with other h.r users instead of paying their respects, or trying to figure out ...why in the 31 days of this month there have been 36 killings in L.A County ( a person a day...seriously?).
I don't know this man or the life or he lived....I just know he is no longer walking amongst us. Whatever his story may be I hope he has found salvation and peace in the spirit life. R.I.P
Jan. 31, 2011 at 6:25 p.m.
@ Turquoise, well said!
Feb. 1, 2011 at 10:05 a.m.
@ Turquoise, we live in a big County, one murder a day, although there shouldn't be any, is not as bad as it is in other places. That equates to .0000001% of getting murder in LA County.
Feb. 1, 2011 at 4:23 p.m.
Sad to see my brother being killed like this. Anyone who has information on my bro please call the police--the more killers we put in jail the safer is the life of the innocent. Do not hesitate, call the police.
(Spanish)--triste ver a mi hermano morir asi--si tienen alguna informacion de quien fue--favor de llamar a la policia. Pueden quedarse anonimos.
Do some justice in this world--or if you have information of other murders, please call the police.
May my brother rest in peace.
Feb. 3, 2011 at 8:21 p.m.
If the Feds & state government would do their jobs and enforce current immigration laws, there would be a lot less murders and crimes in general. If ALL parents took responsiblity and raised their children properly, made sure they were educated and taught to respect laws and other people there would be even less crime. Unfortunately that is not the case. RIP Mr. Rosoto-Reyes. My condolences to his family and friends.
Feb. 4, 2011 at 9:58 a.m.
The killer of my brother Willy is still at large. Anyone with any information should contact the Police. Rest in peace my big brother.
El asesino de mi hermano Willy todabia esta profugo. si alguien tienen alguna informacion comuniquese con la Polcia. Descanse en pase my hermano.
June 18, 2011 at 8:39 a.m.
i am his niece, he was a nice man, never had any confrontations with anyone. but from what i know, my uncle Willy was killed by his "girlfriend's" husband and that SOB is still running lose in the LA area, so if anyone on here knew my uncle & knew his "gf" please let the authorities know his name and address info cause my uncle was an innocent man. yes he might have dated a married woman, but did this really have to end this way? my uncle was a lonely man he was a christian going person. yes he went out with a married woman, but does anyone deserve to die like this? without justice? this could have been dealt with in any other way! my uncle had no kids, no wife, but he did have a family that cared about him. my uncle came out here to the US for a better life, to help out his family from our country, and for immigrants to come out to this country to die like this, makes me believe that maybe they would have had better chances of surviving in our own disruptive countries... anyone with info please contact the authorities. justice needs to be served. its not fair for anyone who has been murdered to be buried without any actual closure. I MISS YOU TIO WILLY R.I.P.
Dec. 7, 2011 at 11:53 a.m.
I always come on here to see if they found any info on who is responsible for my uncle's death, he didn't deserve to die like this. My tio Willy was a very sweet, loving, caring, God fearing man. I know it's been a year and a few months, but it's never too late to give the authorities any type of information you may have about that morning. And please don't be afraid to come forward with ANY info you may have. If you know who did it, don't keep your mouth closed about it. Think about it, what if you were the person shot dead, and there were witnesses who saw the shooter, wouldn't you want some sort of justice? please people help us put away this killer. R.I.P. Tio Willy <3
July 22, 2012 at 1:26 p.m.
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