Armando Avalos, 25

Armando Avalos, a 25-year-old Latino man, was shot during an argument in the 1900 block of East 105th Street in South Los Angeles about 11:50 p.m. Saturday, May 17.

L.A. Police Detective Sal Labarbera said Avalos and a friend were walking on the sidewalk between Anzac Avenue and Grape street when they were approached by two men. He said the men were involved in a "physical altercation" when one of the men pulled out a gun and shot Avalos. He was taken by ambulance to St. Francis Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. Anyone with information can call Southeast homicide detectives at (213) 485-4341.

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[Beatriz Avalos]

Hola mi Mando,
No puedo creer que hoy se cumple un ano del dia que you were taken from us. We miss you so much. Theres not a day that goes by that youre not thought of. Mom costantly has tears and her heart will never recover from the pain of loosing you. Your nieces and nephews love you very much. Please watch over us. R.I.P mi Pelochas y por ti me tomare una Modelo SALUD baby bro xoxoxo
Your Sis, Betty

[MAYRA JACOBIO]

HEY COMPARDE, I STILL CAN'T BELIEVE THAT YOUR GONE, I REMEBER THE DAY THE YOU LEFT US LIKE IT WAS YESTERDAY...WE WAS AT HOME SLEEP AND YOUR MOM CALLS ANDY SAYING THAT YOU HAD GOT SHOT ANDY GOT UP AS SOON AS HE COULD TO TRY AND MAKE IT WERE YOU WAS AT ...I STOOD BACK HOME THINKING MANDO IS A STRONG PERSON HE'S GOING TO MAKE IT..WHEN ANDY CALLS ME AND TELLS ME THAT HE MIGHT NOT MAKE IT ..I TOOK OFF TO THE HOSPITAL PRAYING TO GOD FOR YOU TO BE ALRIGHT ..WHEN I GET THERE EVERYONE WAS THERE WAITING FOR A GOOD ANSWER ..WHEN ANDY CUMS OUT THE DOUBLE DOORS SAYING "HE'S GONES MY BRO GONE'..EVER SINCE THAT DAY NOTHING BEEN THE SAME ..FAMILY AND FRIENDS MISS YOU LIKE HELL...I STILL REMEBER WHEN I ASKED YOU IF YOU WANTED TO BE BABY ANDYS GODFATHER AND YOU TOLD ME YEAH WITH THE BIGGEST SMILE ..I WAS SO HAPPY CUZ I KNEW I WAS GIVING MY BABY TO A PERSON THAT WAS GOING TO TAKE GOOD CARE YOU MY SON IF SUMTHING EVER HAPPEN TO ME OR ANDY..DAMN MANDO YOU LEFT US TO SOON..YOU ARE TERRIBLY MISSED HERE IN WATTS AND EVERY WHERE YOU WENT ....ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS ..."GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN"

[raul romo]

wolf as i once called him me my little brother rudy and jay lee all laughed thats just one of many memories i have of our fallen brother he really was someone unique , i first met him through my bro rudy they were classmates at 102nd st school and markham middle school he was a young buck back then and he my brother and jay lee always followed me around school we thought we were some big time taggers back then lol he was actually a really good kid i just wish i probally could of been a more positive leader to those guys and who knows maybe we all could still be chillin on lou dillon drinking coronas together , ill still remember when he was in 6th grade he and my brother walked up on me and my homie casper smoking bud in between the handball courts and says "who smoking pot" man i guess it was the weed but man i just busted out laughing and couldnt stop well sorry i guess it still hurts after all this time to know some you know aint gonna be around no more but from BIG BENNY ,BULLET ,DIZZY , AND MY MOM CHRISTINA , YOULL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED MISS YOU

[Lilly]

Hi Mando, (my Psycho),
Just wanted to let you know that your in my thoughts and prayers. The other day as I was cleaning out my drawers I came across the LA Dodgers T-shirt you gave me to sleep in. I recall when you showed it to me in your bedroom, we both got a good laugh because it was a very long shirt. You told me your nephew gave it to you as a gift and although you liked wearing long shirts, that was more like a dress...lol! We would lay out for hours and talk and also have some good laughs. We did laugh a lot. You use to tell me about your mom being strong minded and your dad being more laid back and loved to talk to everyone. I think of when you use to call me on your way to and from work and breaks to say hi. And if I didn't answer your calls, you would two-way me on my work nextel and all my co-workers could hear you check me for not picking up...lol! God, I would give anything to answer your call. You always knew how to treat me even when we had our differences you came around and apologized as I did as well. Writing on here let's me vent and I hope I am not hurting anyone, truly not my intention.

[m2smart4u]

He was a great son, brother, boyfriend, uncle, friend, he was just a great person.

On the day of May 17th we suffered a tragedy. Armando Avalos was shot and did not make it. We all loved him, and I would like him to know how much he is loved, I wish he were here to see how many people cared and loved him.

We will miss him, but never forget him; he will remain in our thoughts and hearts. I my self will never forget such a great man. Armando had so much respect, and you know respect is not handed out just like that, especially in watts. But everyone looked up to him, he was not afraid to speak his mind. He never listened, he always got his way, he was so stubborn, "Terco" my grandma called him. But to tell you the truth, he lived with no regrets what so ever, he lived it up. Did everything he wanted to do. It's just sad how he didn't get to do what he planned for. He had so many plans, was going to finish school soon and everything. Its just wrong how that got taken away from him, it's wrong how he got taken away from us.

Ill tell you this, he was loved. He could walk up 4 blocks, down 6 blocks and you would hear people yell out "Mandooooo" or "WOOOOO WOOOOO", he was never unnoticed. Everyone and there mommas knew him. And I also know that he loved all of us. I know that he loved me, even though when I was young he used to bully me around, and when he Andy would scare me. They would tell me that la "viegita" was going to get me, or el "cu cuy" was going to get me. Yeah I hated him growing up, or when he made me call him tio Mando, when he is only a couple years older than me, but you know what, I did call him tio Mando, and it made him so happy, he would get that smile from ear to ear, like the cool aid man. He was proud of me. He would tell every one about his nephew "Michael", and how he was going to college and is going to be an engineer, and how he is the first from the family to go to college and actually stay. Well, I am now more than half way done with college and I will finish, continuing to make him proud.

I will miss making fun of his bald head, his retarded looking feet, like I can talk though, ill miss making fun of the nicknames the boys gave him. And now who will give me hammy downs. I am going to miss those white t's. But you know what, one day we will see each other once again. I love you tio Mando. And until then save me a seat.

[Beatriz Avalos]

Thank You everybody for keeping my brother in your hearts and prayers. R.I.P. baby bro you will never be forgotten. I miss you so much. I know some of you just found out of his passing and would like to pay your respects so here is the information. Holly Cross 5835 w Slauson Ave. Culver City 90230 (310) 836-5500 please keep his memories alive thats what keeps me and my family going. God bless you all. Mando I love you and miss you very much please watch over us.
Love always your sis betty muah xoxoxo

[Lilly]

I just found out last night that Mondo passed away. I am in total shock. Although I only knew him for 3 years, we were good friends until we lost touch at the end of 2007. On or arond June 2008, I left him voice messages and no response. I knew deep down inside it wasn't like him not to call me back. Then his cell phone was no longer in service. Last night I was in the area and I decided to stop by and say hi but that was not the case, his brother came out to tell me he had passed away. I am in total SHOCK. He was full of life and his charachter was one of a kind, that's for sure. I use to call him my Psycho and he use to smile and say, Yup Lillian, I am your Psycho. I recall how he would put his eyebrows together when he didn't agree with me and hum the sound aha...or how he would laugh or smile and show all teeth. I use to always put my hand on top of his beacuse he had such big hands and I loved it. I'm sorry if I am going on and on but like I said I just found out and it hurts bad. We talked so much about his job, his driving, his classes, his family and his neighborhood. At times he would even convince me to hangout with him in front of his house and we would talk the night away. He made me feel safe in an unfimiliar place. Great loss of such a wonderful human being. Does anyone know which cemetary he is buried at? I want to pay my respects and get closure.....Love you and miss you my Psycho! XOXOXOXO

[ronald]

Well we knew each other since 9th grade..crackin jokes or what ever...but ever since i've known u ..you was always a good dude and thats what hurts the most ...but you'll never be forgotten homboy neva!!...R I P Mondo Love u man

[Yvette Aguirre]

I love you with all my heart baby & I always will! I miss you sooo much daddy. Your girl always Yvette<3

[Beatriz Avalos]

I would like to thank everyone who sent in their comments and love for my brother. Our family truly appreciates all the support and friendships you have bestowed upon us. Mondo is definately one that will be missed not only by family that he was born with but family he gained from the community.
I will miss you forever Mondo, you were my baby.
Love Always your big sister

[Mark]

DreamTank Jim .... what war did he fight and win?

Seems to me he was murdered for no reason.

[DreamTank Jim]

Hey Bean,

I know we had words back in the day but we made up. You was a great asset to the BB community, you fought the war and won. RIP homie

[James G Prentice]

To Daniel, Veronica, Beatrice, and Daniel Jr,
I was talking to my friend Esmie on Saturday when she told me of your Son and Brother's Death, I saw the above link and felt so sad, please let me introduce myself, I'm James, Esmie's friend, and I spent a good bit of time visiting Puerto Rico and The Mexican Gulf, and living with Mexican American Friends at home in Houston, I'm Irish, and I just feel so saddened about all this, I lit Candles for Armando and you all after 6pm Mass in Saint Bernard's and I've asked Saint Patrick and Mary, Queen of Ireland and Guadaloupe to Pray for, and help you all, From an Irishman with a Latin Heart who will never ever forget the kindness shown to him by your Fellow Mexican Citizens, Estoy tan triste y apenado sobre Armando de la Muerte, Lo Siento, Desde Irlanda, Amor y Paz siempre, estoy pensando en ti todos, Jaimito

[Erich Elster]

"We'll" miss you Man. Tuesday's "gone" with the Wind. :vigil:

[Hector Hernandez]

Mondo, though you didnt walk the line, you were still an amazing individual. We will remember you as a possitive member of the commuinity of watts. And for the one that took your life, may god be with you.
Mondo, shoot me a modelo!
RIP Big dawg, you will be missed,
WATT UP MONDO! Cali love Dawg!
See you soon pimpin!

[WATTS113]

You will be missed and remember always!!!!

[Daniel]

Yea you will be missed...we love you ALOT! you left us wayy to soon.. R.I.P. you will never be forgotten <33 Avalos Family

[True Friend!!]

...May you Rest In Peace homie...You will be dearly missed...Say WATTS up to B.L. and Kejuan for me homie....You guys will be missed.......