Cynthia Perez, 14

Cynthia Perez, a 14-year-old Latina girl, was caught in gang crossfire as she sat in the back seat of her family's SUV at the intersection of Avenue 64 and York Boulevard in Highland Park about 3:10 p.m. Monday, May 26.

Perez was taken Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, where she was pronounced dead the next day at 1:15 p.m., according to Chief Assistant Ed Winter of the L.A. County coroner's office.  Los Angeles Police Department officials said Fabian Aguirre, 33, had stopped at a light next to the Perez's SUV when he got into an argument with a 16-year-old juvenile gang member who was standing on the sidewalk. The youth allegedly pulled out a gun and fired several shots at Aguirre; one of the bullets struck Perez, authorities said.  Perez's 7-year-old brother, who was sitting next to her, was treated for minor cuts caused by flying glass, police said. Aguirre, the driver of the truck, was also hit by the gunfire, but is expected to live. Two hours after the shooting, authorities arrested the 16-year-old alleged gang member on suspicion of attempted murder.

Photo: Carlos Chavez/Los Angeles Times

Comments

[jupiterr<33]

hey yeah this sucks.... i really didnt know her but she went to my middle school and what happpend was reallllyyy saddddd........ well i hope she comes in blessings. and also a guy got shot to man this all sucks and all because of violence :(

[Joseph olvera]

Why don't we stop calling him the juvinile and call these people for what they are Gagsters! and when arrested should not be shown mercy by the courts regardles of age.

[NAILSS]

RIP CYNTHIA

[Christian Arroyo]

Cynthia I will always miss you and love you I wish I talked to you more before you died rest in peace Cynthia we all miss you

[King Trigger]

its been so long from the last i seen u at franklin all we can say is that we miss u

im really sorry 4 not being there at lunch last year with ur friend

its sad to know that i never said see you later until i meet u on heaven.

love trigger

[Jessica]

I personally do not know Cynthia or her family but may she rest in peace and may God comfort her family and loved ones.

[Lauren]

Yesterday was 7 months bbygirl
Christmas Wasnt the same without you and i know nothing will ever be the same

i know that you were up above watching all of us down here
we all miss you and we love you always

and by the way;
BOTH the guy that shot and the guy that was arguing are Morons!

There are NO excuses for taking this amazing girl's life.!!

[churro villa]

we miss you:[
hope to see u soon

[MARIA]

rip baybee qirl i love you and miss you so much!

[ELIA NESS]

DAMN CYNTHIA
WE WOULD OF BEEN IN SCHOOL THAT DAY
THEY SHOT U AROUND 3
GOD HAS AN ANGEL UP THERE NOW
WE MISS U
ALOT OF PEOPLE MISS U
DANG.. 4 MONTHS
WE LOVE YOU
ALWAYS!

r.i.p
cynthia

[Sarah Cortes]

Cynthia i miss you soo much today is 3 months that you are gone i miss you and love you
i wish i can see your unforgettable smile and hear your laughter for one last time i miss you ,you were such a great friend always there for one, you cared for others and that's why we care for you soooo much!
you may be gone physically but mentally and emotionally your still here.
all i have left from you are pictures ,letters,memories since elemantary that i will carry in my heart FOREVER!
rest in peace cynthia perez delgado .

love always,
your friend Sarah Cortes

[CHURRO VILLA]

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CYNTHIA,GOD WAT TO SAY...NOTHING CAN EXPRESS THE LOST OF A LOVED ONE
I MSS YOU,WE MISS YOU SO MUCH!
LOOKIN AT UR PICTURES JUST BREAKS US INTO TEARS,CAN'T BELIEVE UR REALLY GONE.
8[[[
IF WE CAN ONLY TURN BACK THE HANDS OF TIME,IF ONLY...
I WILL CHERRISH OUR MOMENTS THAT WE HAD.

WE MISS YOU!

[Gaby]

Im going to miss you....
So many things have happend from gang violenc1
It wasnt even ment 4 you!
But i guess it was time 4 you go....
im.... just going 2 miss you....
I wish i would have seen you One last time!
and i know what its like 2 lose someone, so i know what your family is feeling...
But i will seen soon.... your in a better place , no fear, no waries!
R.I.P Cynthia Perez.
[Never 4 goten]

[Chubie]

dammm baby girl cant believe ur gone...

We all miss u may uuu REST.IN.PARADISE "SERENITY"
love babeee gurrlll!!

[syscom3]

Cynthia, dont you think the main issue is why a 16 yo was carrying a firearm and was intending to use it?

[GIRLY]

NO SHE DIDNT DIE RIGHT AWAY SHE WAS PROUNCED BRAIN DEAD SO THEY TOOK HER OFF LIFE SUPPORT

[Cynthia]

I'm so sorry for this loss, it's just so sad that these gangs stupidity hurt other innocent people. Oh my god especially infront of her young brother, what was this 33 year old man thinking arguing with a 16 year old. He was such an idiot!!! What they hell did he get out of it, but get shot on both arms??? Really I hope there is justice for this young beautiful lady. I am so sorry for your loss really I am I started reading this blog 3 months ago after my cousin death, and I cant beleive how many homicides there are that are gang related, and from all these damn gang related shootings, innocent people like Cynthia here pay for it. My condolences go out to her family and I hope she Rests in peace watch over us "Angelita" del cielo.

[Vanessa]

Rest In Peace Cynthia.
We all Love & Miss you!
You'll always be in our heart & thoughts.
May u rest.
='(

[jasset]

R.i.P CyNTHiA i MiSS yOU i HARDLy KNOW yOU.i WiLL MiSS yOU ALLWAyS AND FOREVER.
yOUR GONE BUT NEVER FORGGOTEN

[JAY]

I cannot begin to comprehend why people are using this blog to try to straighten out rumors. Or justify the actions that were taken. The truth of the matter is that a beautiful young lady lost her life in a very tragic & sensless way! And that she indeed is the real victim in all of this as well as her family.Yes, many actions could've been taken to prevent this on the young boy & man's part, but they weren't! And now an entire community has been affected. I personally did not know Cynthia but, know many people that did. And as a person that has been on the receiving end of a tragic death of a family member such as this can understand what pain her family & friends have to deal with and the long road ahead. My heart goes out to the Perez family & all of Cynthia's friends. As a resident of Lincoln heights & Highland park my entire life, come on "mi gente" Stop fighting over something that isn't, nor has ever been your's to fight over to begin with. This is the result,innocent people get hurt!!! This needs to STOP!

[mary]

how theres rumors saying dat girl killed was related to the teen's girlfriend wat type of dumb ignorant ppl would think he did it on purpose!!!things happen for a reason
r.i.p cynthia perez

[crystal bravo]

first of all i will juss wanna tell everyone dat if they dont knoe what really happen u ppl shouldnt open your mouths in the first pplace...how cynthia was a victim so was the 16 yr old boy because he was as well minding his own business and den dat ignorant man came talking smack to him what type of 30 yr old man comes talking smack to a teenager that is also minding his own business and that man had the nerv to come talking smack twice!!!!...he felt threaten by that man and he did that..he never thought he was going to hit sumone else especially sumone innocent....this wasn't ment to happened unlike sum other ppl that actualy do plan things n do them on purpose...

[Cesar Serrano]

I have a question to ask! Who was the idiot who was arguing with the shooter? He put this poor girl's life in peril because he didn't like the guy across the street. Someone should take Mr Aguirre and show him the consequences to his idiotic MACHISMO. Thses guys think they are so tough with gun's and knives. I hope the both of these individuals pay for there action's DEATHLY. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. It is very tragic to lose something so precious to cowards who can't even stick around and take resposibility for there action's. Brave enough to shoot but P*()Y enough to run away. That is not being brave. I hate gangster's and dispise them more and more. Let's toughen our laws and protect those that are defenesless against this kind of plague. Let's call the police anytime they congregrate and have partie's or hangout. Let's make ther lives unbearable and unlivable. Peace,Love and Happiness to your family. God will soon bring you the greatest gift in life. Be Well!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[JESSICA]

TO THE PEREZ FAMILY I DIDNT KNOW YOUR LITTLE GIRL BUT MY SISTER DID AND WHEN I HEARD ABOUT THIS IT DIDNT FEEL RIGHT USUALLY WHEN I HEAR SOMEONE PASSED AWAY HERE IN HLP I DONT PAY MUCH ATTENTION BUT FOR SOME REASON CYNTHIA COUGHT MY ATTENTION SINCE MEMORIAL DAY I HAVENT STOP THINKING ABOUT HER OR THE PAIN YOU GUYS MUST BE GOING THROUGH I AM SO SORRY YOU HAD TO LOOSE HER I KNOW I DIDNT KNOW HER BUT SHE SEEMS LIKE SHE WAS AN AMAZING GIRL AND I WISH SHE WERE STILL HERE, YOU GUYS HAVE BEEN ON MY PRAYERS EVERY NIGHT AND WILL BE FOR A LONG TIME. I AM SO CAREFUL WHEN I DRIVE THROUGH THERE WITH MY SISTER BECAUSE WE PASS BY THERE ALMOST EVERY DAY AND IT MAKES ME FEEL REALLY SAD WHEN I SEE CYNTHIAS PICTURES THERE. I HAVE ACTUALLY CRIED ABOUT THIS I JUST FEEL SO SAD AND ITS NOT FAIR WHAT HAPPEND TO HER OR THE PAIN THE PEREZ FAMILY IS GOING THROUGH

CYNTHIA PEREZ REST IN PARADISE

WE ALL MISS YOU VERY MUCH

[TINA YAMASHIRO]

TO CYNTHIA PEREZ'S FAMILY
OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO YOU AND WE WILL KEEP YOU ALL IN OUR PRAYERS.
WE FEEL YOUR SHOCK AND SADNESS AND SHARE THE EMPTY VOID YOU ARE GOING THROUGH RIGHT NOW.
YOU SEE, OUR SAMMANTHA SALAS WAS KILLED ON JANUARY 26, 2008 IN THE CITY OF MONROVIA HER KILLERS ARE STILL OUT THERE FREE TO ROAM THE STREETS. SHE HAD JUST TURNED 16 YRS. OLD.
PLEASE BAND TOGETHER AND SEEK HELP AS A FAMILY BECAUSE FAMILY IS VERY IMPORTANT RIGHT NOW. IT WON'T BRING BACK CYNTHIA HOWEVER IT WILL BRING PEACE.
I KNOW SAMMANTHA AND ALL THE REST OF THE OTHER CHILDREN WHO LOST THEIR INNOCENT LIVES TO KILLINGS WILL TAKE CARE OF CYNTHIA.
MANY BLESSINGS,
T. YAMASHIRO