Gabriela Rodas, 18

Gabriela Rodas, an 18-year-old Latina woman, was shot during a domestic dispute in the 2000 block of Pennsylvania Avenue in Boyle Heights about 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23.

Officers from the Hollenbeck Division responded to a report of a suicide at a home. When they arrived, they found Rodas with a gunshot wound to the head, authorities said. She was taken to L.A. County-USC Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead. Police detained the girl's Latino boyfriend, Moises Enrique Martinez, 24, for questioning. Hours later, he was booked on suspicion of murder, said Officer Karen Smith of the LAPD's media relations office. Police said that Martinez pulled out a gun during an argument with Rodas, and allegedly shot her in the back of the head. 

Rodas was going to be 19-years-old in October. Family members are seeking donations for funeral services.

-Ruben Vives/Los Angeles Times

Comments

[csalas]

She's going to be missed, we love her so much...she was a very fun and outgoing person who always had a smile on her face...she didn't diserve this, no one does. she will Always be rememberd and never forgotten..
we miss you cousin

[Gustavo Guzman]

So much pain inside my hearth
Like if It was hit with millions of darts
The pain is so big I have inside
I feel like my soul wants to cry
But It knows todays not the time
Time to be strong and unite
Always be loved and never forgotten
From my hearth, Gustavo your brother

[claudia valdivia]

Gab y will be missed without a doubt! she was a verry carring and toughtfull young woman, that at her short lived life had many obsticles put in front of her and she always overcame them and smiled when it was trough. That is how she will always be reminded, with a sweet smile upon her face! We need to keep in our hearts the gift of humbleness that she gave us all she knew and loved and save a smile to show at the end of the hard times. My children, husband and myself will keep you in our prayers and we hope to be in yours aswell,thank you Gaby for the love you gave Damian,and specially Ricky! You will always be the number one baby sitter they ever had! we miss you and love you!

[Faby Prado]

Gaby! I miss you- just having the thought that i will never see you again, nor hear your crazy lil stories- all the lilttle jokes you use to pop out with. =/ you were like my sister growing up; we have so many memories together; and i promise you as i go through life to me I willl always still have that cousin that was just like my sister. we grew apart though out time, and very diffrent but we always kept the same outgoing personality, i love you cus! You will always be in my heart. Look over your siblings and family! Frankie, Rosy and Cathy need you alot! From where ever u are, always take care of them. I know you're still around and will never leave us! u r In my heart for ever!

[annelmartinez]

GABBY WE MISS YOU ALOT AND LOVE YOU
babygirl every day i think about you and i miss you i know ur with us i could feel u. the house is so much different with out you u lived with us for a long time we shared every thing. what ever was mine was yours. all of our memories are in my heart and mind all the fun stuff we used 2 do i will never ever have a friend like u.we were there for each other trhugh thik and thin. remember (look over ur shoulder and their ill be). it will always be flirt and bubbles best friendsfor ever always keep in mind that we love u and miss u we are your family my brother loves u and sends u kisses for ur two lil feet my moms misses u and of course me and lupe ur sister miss u alot.REST IN PEACE BABYGIRL