Gang-related shooting leaves boy, 15, dead in Boyle Heights
A 15-year-old boy was shot dead today in an apparent gang-related shooting in Boyle Heights, authorities said.
Luis Perez was shot in the head around 7:30 a.m. in the 2100 block of East Cesar Chavez Avenue and pronounced dead at a local hospital, authorities said.
Police said they were looking for at least one suspect. No additional details were available.
-- Robert J. Lopez
How weird? I don't think this ever happened before... Maybe the police should be patroling more in gang areas instead of stopping people for ticket. No money in arresting gang member is there?
Posted by: Fabricio | December 07, 2009 at 09:06 PM
Another day, another person shot down in gang violence. When will the community make it clear to these hooligans that their barbarity is unacceptable?
Posted by: Tirau | December 07, 2009 at 09:29 PM
This is never going to stop I dont care what anybody does or writes. I dont condone this violence, but honestly sit and think what can we do? No amount of money, schools or jobs will stop this. There are just to many gangs, gang members, too much drugs, too much money to be made, too many weapons, its impossible to stop this.
Posted by: ndirish | December 08, 2009 at 09:16 AM
I'm not commenting on this incident because I don't know the facts. However, as long as criminals are killing criminals, it's not that big of deal...It's only on that rare occasion that an innocent person gets victimized and that is a very big deal...
Posted by: TheBigPicture | December 08, 2009 at 01:42 PM
why would you say "as long as criminals are killing criminals its not a big deal" ohh my god I can't believe someone could think of death in this way - not a big deal until it is your loved one. I don't know all the facts but in no circumstance would I say ITS NOT a BIG DEAL....because in his mothers heart -- IT IS! no matter what his mistakes, errors or bad judgment in friends. Gangs are reality and will never end, hope all of your relatives are stuck in a bubble where they are not in danger, criminals are part of life if this happend to your loved one I pray for you to not ever see your type of comments.
Posted by: Relative of 15 yr old | December 08, 2009 at 11:59 PM
i live up the street from here
Posted by: jose | December 09, 2009 at 12:48 AM
We'll always miss you luis !! R.I.P
De tu amigo KIX
Posted by: Kike | December 10, 2009 at 06:36 PM
he is a 15-year-old kid!!! you try to work with someone for two months and then hear the bad news. then you tell me about the 'criminals are killing criminals'!!
Posted by: BB | December 10, 2009 at 11:32 PM
i knew louis its so sad to hear this i used to hang out with him in mddle school i remember going through this for another friend JOSE JUAREZ
also on this website who would of knew this would happen to him i remember louis when he was into wrestling and soccer things started turning around when his father died he started hanging around the wrong crowd this is just the way it is idk maybe no one ever took there time to help him understand how to take a death in the familly ...idk what to say i wish i could of helped him
Posted by: richard | March 09, 2010 at 11:01 PM
california has turned there back on god thats why the state is in such turmoil
Posted by: kyle | March 10, 2010 at 07:06 AM
R.I.P LUIS PEREZ AKA OSITO WILL MISS YOU
Posted by: tiny boys 13 | March 17, 2010 at 08:08 AM
california has turned there back on god thats why the state is in such turmoil
Posted by: kyle | March 10, 2010 at 07:06 AM
You seem to have a very impotent God, not worth must i guess. Can't seem to be able to protect a 15 year old. Not a God worth even praying to.
Posted by: Kiljoy616 | March 17, 2010 at 11:28 AM
REST IN PEACE LUIS PEREZ AKA OSO WE MISS YOU ESE
Posted by: TINY BOYS 13 | April 26, 2010 at 08:20 AM