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-- Megan Garvey and Anthony Pesce
September 25, 2009 | 2:20
pm
Javier Zamora, a 20-year-old Latino, died on Sunday, Sept. 20, after he was shot in the 13000 block of Carl Street in Pacoima, according to Los Angeles County coroner's officials.
Zamora was sitting in the frontyard of a residence with Justin Cureil, a 16-year-old Latino, when someone shot at them, said Ed Winter, a spokesman for the coroner's office.
The shooting happened about 5:15 p.m., and both victims were pronounced dead at the scene at about 6 p.m.
No other information was immediately available.
-- Anthony Pesce
Map: The location where Justin Curiel and Javier Zamora were shot. Credit: Google Maps
Rest In Peace, Javier Zamora..I didnt know you personaly.. but i attend the the church, Guardian Angel, across the street where this all occured! May god give your family strength to go on!
Posted by: E Lopez | October 18, 2009 at 10:46 PM
Tio Javi I Will Aleays Love You Ill Be Happy to See You When I Die Love You &nd My Tio George Hope You guys Are Up Their Taking Care Of Us<333
Posted by: Geezy | January 22, 2010 at 09:53 AM