Homicide Report > Wilbert Gaitan, 25
Wilbert Gaitan, 25
Died Dec. 2, 2011
Wilbert Gaitan, a 25-year-old Latino , was fatally shot Friday, Dec. 2, in the 2700 block of West 11th Street in Pico-Union, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Officers responded to a shooting call about 8:45 p.m. and found Gaitan on the ground with several gunshot wounds, according to an LAPD news release.
Paramedics were called and the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
During the investigation, detectives learned at the time of the shooting that two Latinos were seen running from the area. They then got into a green compact import car and drove away, officials said.
Anyone with information about the death of Wilbert Gaitan is asked to contact Olympic area homicide Det. Matt Geres at (213) 382-9470. Tipsters who's like to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (800) 222-8477.
— Los Angeles Times
- Neighborhood: Pico-Union
- Age: 25
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Gunshot
- Day of the week: Friday
- Agency: LAPD Olympic
- Race/Ethnicity: Latino
- Crime scene: Public place
Four reader comments about Wilbert Gaitan
we will miss u will...nothing like a good friend rest in peace my friend..a good young boy lost his his life in this violent world...lilly be strong
Dec. 23, 2011 at 11:41 p.m.
We miss you so much chilly...everytime I see ricky, I see you....I miss you , Ricky misses you...we love you and you will forever live in our hearts...RIP( HASE)
Feb. 8, 2012 at 1:45 p.m.
dam i thnk i new this guy. can someone tell me if he was a member of the playboys 13 gang???
April 27, 2012 at 11:21 a.m.
roberto aragon
So this man was a playboys 13 gang memeber ????
April 27, 2012 at 2:46 p.m.
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