Carson: Wilson Victorian, 59

Wilson Victorian, a 59-year-old black man, was shot and killed by Gardena police on Friday, Sept. 4, in the 200 block of Dominiguez Street in Carson, authorities said.

Gardena police had responded to a report of a burglary at a NAPA auto parts store on Normandie Avenue about 4:21 a.m., said Lt. Dave Dolson of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

Officers sent out a description of a truck they suspected had been used in connection with the robbery to all nearby units, Dolson said. Officers saw a truck driving southbound on Normandie Avenue that matched the description. When they pulled behind the truck the driver began to speed away, Dolson said.

He said the two officers -- who have not been identified -- told investigators the vehicle hit speeds of 90 mph. After a short pursuit down Torrance Boulevard, Victorian's truck came to a stop in a cul de sac, Dolson said.

The officers got out of their vehicle with their guns drawn. Victorian allegedly put his car into reverse and tried to run over one of the officers. Officers fired at Victorian's truck. The truck came to a stop when it jammed between a bush and a light post on the street, Dolson said.

Dolson said a dashboard video camera captured much of the incident, including Victorian backing his car toward the officers.

Victorian was shot three times, according to Los Angeles County coroner's officials, including one wound to his head and two to the left side of his torso. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Dolson said stolen property from the auto parts store was recovered from Victorian's truck.

-- Anthony Pesce

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Map: The location where Wilson Victorian was shot by Gardena Police. Credit: Google maps

Carson: Angel Popoca, 21

Angel Popoca, a 21-year-old Latino, was shot in the head in the 21300 block of South Archibald Avenue in Carson on Saturday, August 22 and died the following day, according to Los Angeles County coroner's officials.

Ed Winter, a spokesman for the coroner's office, said Popoca was at a party when there was an argument outside. The argument led to gunfire, and Popoca was hit, Winter said.

The shooting happened at about 1 p.m. Saturday. Popoca was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead early Sunday morning, Winter said.

-- Anthony Pesce

Carson: Cristian Madrigal, 13

Cristian Madrigal, a 13-year-old Latino, was shot in the head and died Thursday, Aug. 13 in the 21400 block of Orrick Street in Carson, according to Los Angeles County coroner's officials.

Officials said Cristian was killed after he and a friend found a gun locked in a closet. The pair had been playing video games before breaking into the closet. After finding the gun, it  accidentally discharged, and Cristian was  hit in the head, officials said.

The incident occurred about 2:45 p.m., and officials did not specify which youth was holding the weapon when it discharged.

-- Robert Lopez and Anthony Pesce

Carson: Ezequiel Jacobo, 33

Ezequiel Jacobo, a 33-year-old Latino, was shot several times by deputies Friday, August 7, in an alley behind an apartment complex in the 23400 block of South Avalon Boulevard in Carson. He died the same day , according to Los Angeles County coroner's officials.

Few details were immediately available about the incident, which occurred about 4 p.m., said sheriff's Sgt. Richard Pena.

Preliminary information suggests that Jacobo was involved in a fight with two or three deputies. One deputy shot him, Pena said.

The names of the deputies involved in the incident have not been released, Pena said. Homicide detectives are investigating the incident, he said.

--Paloma Esquivel