Gang Violence Claims One More Life

November 23, 2005

Los Angeles: LAPD Hollenbeck detectives are investigating the gang related shooting that claimed the life of a 33-year-old, Hispanic man.
On Tuesday, November 22, 2005, at about 7:00 p.m., the victim was seated in his blue car, a 4 door, 1989 Pontiac, parked in front of his residence at the 3300 block of Sheffield Avenue. One or more suspects approached the car and fired several rounds from a semi-automatic handgun, striking the victim multiple times in the upper torso. 
The victim was transported to a local hospital where he died as a result of his injuries.
The suspect(s) possibly entered a green 4-door vehicle.  There is no suspect description.
Anyone with information is asked to call Hollenbeck Homicide Detectives J. Gutierrez or A. Caballero 323-526-3142. On weekends and during off-hours, contact the toll free 24-hour number at 1-877-LAWFULL (1-877-529-3855).