Willowbrook: Manuel Melgoza, 35
September 25, 2009 | 11:57
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Melgoza, of Compton, was standing outside a residence with his wife when two men drove up and one of them opened fire on the couple, said Ed Winter, a spokesman for the coroner's office. Melgoza was shot at about 8:55 p.m. and taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 9:12 p.m., Winter said.
Coroner's officials did not know if Melgoza's wife sustained any injuries in the incident.
-- Anthony Pesce
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Map: The location where Manuel Melgoza was shot. Credit: Google Maps
Im so fed up with innocent people being hurt with the stupidity of these individuals who have no heart! My husband was a loving caring and wonderful hard working individual. The lames who have destroyed our family will have to face god and explain their stupid actions. I LOVE YOU BABE AND MISS YOU FOREVER
Posted by: Angie | October 30, 2009 at 04:17 PM
Dear Daddy,
this is ur oldest daughter. and I wanna say I miss you and I love you. you were tooken away from us and we are greiving day by day. Dad it's hard w/o you and it's gonna be hard w/o you. There will be no birthday,Christmas,thanksgiving,or any celebration. now we can't go home. home is where you are. I am upset dad you got shot....and now your not here. whoever did this is walking alive and ur gone. this isn't fair for us.
from your loving daughter,the oldest and the one who misses you,
Darlene M. Melgoza
and your loving children Samantha,Manuel Jr., & Andi.
Posted by: Darlene Melgoza | November 08, 2009 at 01:49 PM
I knew Manuel Melgoza and its truly sad what happen to him and his family. I believe there are still no suspects arrested for this crime, but this individuals will face judgment and will pay for this crime. He leaves a wonderful family behind and will truly be miss, Manuel you would never be forgotten
Posted by: Fernando "Fernie" Siordia | November 29, 2009 at 07:15 PM
i knew manuel and worked with him years ago truly a good friend and hard worker who tooked care of his family
Posted by: alex | December 08, 2009 at 08:42 PM
Hey brother its us hope ur lookin over us in this crazy world were livin in and just keep my nephews and nieces safe and my sister. And i know ur always with them we love and miss u to take care of pelon for us cause u know how he is. we love u monique,eddie and the kids
Posted by: monique | December 31, 2009 at 09:15 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABE!!!! WE STILL HAD YOUR CAKE AND A LIL SOME SOME. IT HAS BEEN HELL WITHOUT U!!! SPIRITUALLY I KNOW YOURE HERE AND ALWAYS AROUND US. HOPEFULLY THESE LAIMS R CAUGHT AND WE CAN TRY TO PUT THIS PAIN BEHIND US! MISS U LOVE U WISH U WERE HERE
Posted by: Angie | January 06, 2010 at 05:43 PM
Dear Elephant,
Hey papa. Happy Birthday 2 U.
Man dad it's hard without you........ Christmas didn't feel right. nothing will feel right anymore.
your birthday effected me more than Christmas. it's hard without you. New Year eh same ol' same-o. Gee Wiz 3 months have passed and it's like forever. Please watch over my mama she needs u. the kids and I miss you. i tried to stop crying but at times I can't help myself. I listen to Zapp&Roger alot now I annoy mom sooo much. hehehehe well I can't wait to be reunited with you. HAVE OPEN ARMS FOR ME. well dad thank you for helping making things right for us. I drew a Spongebob picture for u....... mustache and all.!!!!!!!!!!
With Love,
Your Big Hippo............ Darlenesita!!!!!! :-)
Posted by: Darlenesita | January 06, 2010 at 05:55 PM