Homicide Report > Rudolph Galaz II, 42 [Updated]
Rudolph Galaz II, 42 [Updated]
Died July 19, 2010
Rudolph Galaz II, a 42-year-old Latino, died Monday, July 19, in the 1000 block of South Gerhart Avenue in Commerce, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
[For the record: An earlier version of this post, which was based on the original report, identified Galaz as an unknown male that was 25 years old.
Preliminary information provided by the coroner described the circumstances as a drive-by shooting, but no address was immediately provided. The man was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.]
The Times is requesting more information from investigators and will provide an update as soon as details become available.
[Update July 26: Sheriff’s homicide Det. David Gunner, who is handling the investigation, said Galaz was standing on the sidewalk about midnight when he was shot.
Investigators are still trying to determine if it was a drive-by shooting, however the incident is not believed to be gang-related, Gunner said.
Authorities made an arrest the day of the incident, he said, but the person has since been released because of a lack of evidence.
Anyone with information about Galaz’s death is asked to contact Det. Gunner at (323) 890-5500.]
—Sarah Ardalani
- Neighborhood: Commerce
- Age: 42
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Gunshot
- Day of the week: Monday
- Agency: LASD Homicide
- Race/Ethnicity: Latino
- Circumstance: Drive-by
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Posted: July 19, 2010 at 12:48 p.m.
Updated: July 26, 2010 at 10:52 p.m.
31 reader comments about Rudolph Galaz II
I love you Casey. I will miss you. You were a good man. You didn't deserve this. See you in heaven..until then...
Your cousin....Terry
July 20, 2010 at 2:11 p.m.
Casey, you will be missed.
Your friend, Robert
July 21, 2010 at 12:53 a.m.
The wolf is finally free from this world. We will listen for your howls. We will love you forever brother!
Your Friends
July 22, 2010 at 10:19 a.m.
baby you always gonna be the love of mylife i miss you soo much and i hope i can be with you soon
July 23, 2010 at 6:58 a.m.
uncle casey i cant beleive ur gone. we've always thought and asked about you but all my dad joe yanez would say i dont know where he is...i member the time when you would come over and try to teach us how to skate board or the time when my brother vinny got his head stuck in the rocks when you and my dad went fishing...all i have are good memories of you that will never go away...
July 23, 2010 at 7:17 p.m.
uncle casey i cant beleive ur gone. we've always thought and asked about you but all my dad joe yanez would say i dont know where he is...i member the time when you would come over and try to teach us how to skate board or the time when my brother vinny got his head stuck in the rocks when you and my dad went fishing...all i have are good memories of you that will never go away... Yanez kids
July 23, 2010 at 7:18 p.m.
you will be missed love i wish things were different for you in life but you were a good dad you loved ur children to the fullest and let my sister know i love her i know you guys are together now!! RIP Casey!!
July 24, 2010 at 4:54 p.m.
R.I.P. Casey... You will live on in the hearts that love you. You will be missed but I know in my heart that you're in a better place. Say hi to my mom for me!
D.A.G.
July 24, 2010 at 5:28 p.m.
Casey,the deger family will always love you and miss you. The boys asked if you took your guitars with you. I told them you did.you made such an impact in our hearts and loved our kids, thank you, and I am so glad I know you are in heaven with the risen Christ Jesus our Lord. You will be forever in our hearts, and I will always remember you sitting on my porch singing and playing the guitar for noah and matt. And it will always make me smile!
July 24, 2010 at 8:44 p.m.
Casey is the father of my oldest nephew Anthony he is casey's first born. He loved that boy with all his heart. I have known casey for 27 years and casey you have always been the big brother protector, the person you could always talk to without holding back...anything. you stood up for what you felt and loved. you were your mothers sweet one and only baby boy! You will be missed by many and i am at the top of that list. I Love You My friend, My Brother, and The Man that gave me my Georgous Nephew. May you R.I.P Love...see you when i get there!
July 24, 2010 at 9:07 p.m.
Forever you will shine Casey in the hearts of those who loved you. You will never be forgotten, but truly missed. Until we meet again, rest in peace and in paradise!!! love and miss you, char
July 24, 2010 at 11:05 p.m.
Dearest Nephew, Having u show up at the house on Sunday was a beautiful surprise, especially because Kat hadn't seen u 4 the longest time...I'll always remember our chat on the front porch-lots of great reminising!...
U were Uncle Bob's favorite & we all loved u very much. U were a good person with a big heart ready to help out anyone anytime-no questions asked. It saddens me that your life was taken so abruptly. U lived a hard life and u were trying so hard to accomplish your dreams which included your wife and mom. I know u were a strong believer in your faith and I know u are now at peace with your heavenly father. I'm sure Uncle Bob was waiting for u at the gates of heaven with Grandma Cora... The Mejia's will miss u very much. And although our hearts are filled with sorrow, your memory will never ever die.
Love, Tia Carol
July 25, 2010 at 4:21 p.m.
Casey, I miss you already. Even though you are gone, you will always be alive in my heart. I will always remember your sweet spirit. I love you very much.
Your cousin Cindy
July 25, 2010 at 4:30 p.m.
my daddy...i am truly hurt n still n shock about this whole situation. we had our fiqhts and differences but tht will nvr chanqe the love i have for yuh . i remember wen i was uh lil qirl how yuh used tew rub my face n hold me n i beinq n yuhr arms made me feel so safe .i will always be yuhr lil qirl..yuh had a biq heart n will be missed deeply. yuhr killer can run but he can't hide from qod. i love yuh daddy n iam like yuh n so many wayyss....
July 26, 2010 at 4:19 p.m.
Casey I remeber when I met you I think I was about 13 yrs old and I thought you were one crazy guy, but then I learned how much of a big heart you had there is so much memories of us when we were young and I will cherish them forever. I will alway's remember our last phone call it was about 4 months ago you were playing your guitar and singing. I will miss you brother your in gods hands now and nothing can be better than that LOve you alway's your homegirl paula
July 28, 2010 at 9:56 a.m.
Car wash for caseyy..8-1 pm The address to the church is 14722 Clark Ave. Belflower CA 90706. South parking lot. This saturday.
July 29, 2010 at 12:17 p.m.
Car wash for caseyy..8-1 pm The address to the church is 14722 Clark Ave. Belflower CA 90706. South parking lot. This saturday. Anyone who is a friend of casey and would like to help we have an account for caseys funds. Thank u for ur help.
Account for caseys # is 5893549997 ur help is honestly appreciated.
_his wife martha galaz
Contact me at this email address for anything thank you
Tienda2476@gmail.com
July 29, 2010 at 4:46 p.m.
Homeboy i surely will see you on the otherside... keep a spot warm for me... no matter what i got your back 4 life...
July 30, 2010 at 4:21 p.m.
Ive known Casey for 30 yrs. We wher both 12ys old at Clearwater. He introduced me to my husband of 21 yrs. Thanks for your friendship n advice over all these yrs your going to be missed. I luv u bro.
Debi
July 31, 2010 at 10:52 p.m.
I love you Casey, you will truly be missed by everyone who had the pleasure of meeting and knowing you. We grew up together as brothers and even though we are cousins, brothers we truly are. I have an awesome sense of peace knowing exactly where you are Casey. I will never forget the voicemail you left me on my cell phone this past Easter telling me that you gave your life to our LORD. Casey I will truly miss our weekly telephone conversations and your weekly text messages with pictures of your latest job you were working on. I Love you Casey and I have no doubt I will see you again. Love ya Bro.
Your Cousin Alfie.
July 31, 2010 at 11:34 p.m.
r.i.p. casey god need you up there . for some reason thank you for make mi sister so happy i know your both love each other very much for always ..... now you are in a beter place ....you always be my sister love of her life .... c. r.
Aug. 1, 2010 at 9:42 a.m.
Casey, I will always remember the good times we had together and your never ending positive friendship. I will truly miss you. Catch up with you later. Love you bro.
Aug. 4, 2010 at 11:04 a.m.
casey, still cant believe ur gone.life will have a void ,that can never b filled ! thank you 4 our beautiful daughter.we had a very special relationship,u'll b missed deeply,no more suffering.luv ya always,c-ya on tha otherside . r.i.p !!!
Aug. 5, 2010 at 11:50 a.m.
I've known Casey since we were teenagers. He was a good man with a kind heart. Rest in peace.
Aug. 8, 2010 at 11:23 a.m.
You'll always be with me in the ink you laid into my flesh. Don't think I don't know you were in cahoots with Ricky to drill a little more than you needed to...no doubt you're both togeter laughing about that sh*t right now...LOL Just remember I'll be there one day too so you two laugh it up while you can cause we will meet up again....it's not over trust that. I love ya tho fool...
Heart, Mind & Soul,
BRATT
Aug. 16, 2010 at 8:56 p.m.
Daddy i miss you we had a great time
Aug. 17, 2010 at 5:44 p.m.
Daddy I really miss you i always write letters to you when i feel sad and i hope you are okay up where you are now because when you always come to me i'm happy i wish you had never gone because with out you im sad
Sept. 20, 2010 at 1:02 p.m.
Hi daddy how are you hope your fine I'm fine have a great time in heaven because i will be there soon for you so you won't be lonely ever again my mom is having a baby it was supposed to be be due September 18,2010 but it wasn't due that day on my mom's birthday it might be due on September 22,2010 if it isn't going to be due in 2 weeks the doctors said somethings wrong with the baby. When i was at your funeral i didn't want to say anything because if i had went up there i would have seen your body and my grandma said i can't see you like that in the coffin she said i need to remember you the way i saw you when i was a little girl and when i was 1o too so i will be doing this on the weekdays or weekends so i have to go i will see you later or soon because i am at school right now 5th period i have 6 periods 1,2 is adam and bouslog 3,4 quiocho and 5,and 6 is hernandez and wirenga for p.e. i will see you soon i real really missyou very much cause i want to see you soon but i can't hope i go to my mom's house to call Desirae my sister hope everyone sees this that i am going to post. I miss you Dad i really miss you Bye-bye
Sept. 21, 2010 at 1 p.m.
Hi gtg bye I love you
Sept. 22, 2010 at 11:51 a.m.
daddy,
today is thanksqivinq and its breakinq my heart nside that you are really gone. i quess reality still hasnt hit me cuhs i still call yuh 2 see if yuhll anser yuhr cell fone. me and mommy are havinq a really hard time acceptinq the fact that u are qone. i dream about you aloot n so does my mom. i noe yuh woulda probably been disappointed but yuhr quna b a qrandpa..when i qet my ultrasounds i can smell you. i miss u so much daddy/ n i noe cryinq isnt quna brinq u back but i cry alot. i feel like if we r just haninq another one of our fiqhts n we dnt tlk for months. but this is quna b the lonqest fiqht evr. maybe you can stop by n tell me you love me. i hope you are enjoyinq heaven. i love u dada<33
Nov. 25, 2010 at 1:02 p.m.
Hey My M.S.,
It's been a while since I was hit with the Bombshell of your passing, And not a day goes by that I dont see your smiling face looking up from you guitar asking me to "play that part again?" well my brother
This is our Disease, and Every step I take is ever moving forward to realizing our dreams. "Desire, Passion, and Dedication"
You gave me the words that are now Branded in my soul. pay it sweet and low for the creator brother and keep a seat warm for me right next to you CENTER STAGE , Cause We'll be rockin the Big gig in the sky soon enough! I love you my Musical Soulmate.
March 26, 2011 at 9:56 a.m.
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