Man killed by gunfire in Lynwood
Detectives were in Lynwood on Wednesday night investigating the death of a man slain by gunfire.
The shooting was reported shortly before 9 p.m in the 3200 block of Euclid Avenue, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said.
The victim was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
Since January 2007, there have been at least 29 homicides reported in Lynwood, according to a database by The Times' Homicide Report.
Anyone with information in Wednesday's killing is asked to call detectives at (323) 890-5500.
-- Robert J. Lopez
Map shows Lynwood homicides since January 2007. Credit: Times' Homicide Report
EDITOR'S PICKS:
Another senseless killing, a young life taken too soon. I knew the person who was killed. May he rest in peace. He was a sweet young man. Many thought of him as a big teddy bear. He was loved by those who knew him and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Posted by: MoMo | January 27, 2011 at 07:18 PM
My dearest friend. You will be missed. I still can't believe this.
Posted by: Chula | January 28, 2011 at 11:32 AM
what was his name does anyone know ???
Posted by: lynwood momma | February 03, 2011 at 01:50 AM
His name was Hugo Aguilar. He is missed and survied by his mother.father and sister.. We miss you HUGO.. Always in our hearts!!
Posted by: A Sad Soul | February 20, 2011 at 10:31 AM