sent to me by a friend of mine who is a retired LASD
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LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
Friday, August 25, 2000
"Robbery Suspect Dies from Gunshot Wound"
Boyle Heights: Hollenbeck Homicide Detectives are investigating the
shooting death of Alfredo Baltazar Jr., 19 years of age. On August 24,
2000, at approximately 5:00 p.m., Baltazar entered the G&A Market,
located at 3200 East 1st Street. Baltazar simulated a handgun and
demanded money from the store owner. The owner, in fear of his life,
armed himself and shot Baltazar once in the upper torso. Baltazar then
exited the market and entered a 1990 Chevrolet, Cavalier, which was
parked eastbound along the south curb adjacent to the market. Baltazar
then drove his vehicle two blocks east to the intersection of Lorena
Street and 1st Street where he collapsed inside his vehicle.
Los Angeles City Fire Rescue Ambulance responded to the scene and
administered emergency medical treatment. Baltazar was subsequently
transported to USC Medical Center where he was treated for a single
gunshot wound to the upper chest area. Baltazar succumbed to his injury
and was pronounced dead at 5:41 p.m.
Hollenbeck Detectives are conducting this investigation and are asking
that anyone with information regarding this incident to please call
323-526-3002.
This press release was prepared by Public Information Officer Jason Lee,
Media Relations Section 213-485-3586.
For Release 1:00 pm PDT August 25, 2000
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LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
Friday, August 25, 2000
"Robbery Suspect Dies from Gunshot Wound"
Boyle Heights: Hollenbeck Homicide Detectives are investigating the
shooting death of Alfredo Baltazar Jr., 19 years of age. On August 24,
2000, at approximately 5:00 p.m., Baltazar entered the G&A Market,
located at 3200 East 1st Street. Baltazar simulated a handgun and
demanded money from the store owner. The owner, in fear of his life,
armed himself and shot Baltazar once in the upper torso. Baltazar then
exited the market and entered a 1990 Chevrolet, Cavalier, which was
parked eastbound along the south curb adjacent to the market. Baltazar
then drove his vehicle two blocks east to the intersection of Lorena
Street and 1st Street where he collapsed inside his vehicle.
Los Angeles City Fire Rescue Ambulance responded to the scene and
administered emergency medical treatment. Baltazar was subsequently
transported to USC Medical Center where he was treated for a single
gunshot wound to the upper chest area. Baltazar succumbed to his injury
and was pronounced dead at 5:41 p.m.
Hollenbeck Detectives are conducting this investigation and are asking
that anyone with information regarding this incident to please call
323-526-3002.
This press release was prepared by Public Information Officer Jason Lee,
Media Relations Section 213-485-3586.
For Release 1:00 pm PDT August 25, 2000
