Arturo Canela Pulido, a 47-year-old resident of Inglewood, California, was tragically shot and killed on September 3, 2017, in the 10600 block of Mansel Avenue in Lennox. Pulido was the third and final victim in a violent rampage that began earlier that evening in the West Los Angeles community of Del Rey. The perpetrator, identified as Juan Saucedo, a 36-year-old documented gang member, initiated the spree by fatally shooting his father, Roberto Saucedo, and injuring his father's girlfriend at
their home. Following this, Juan Saucedo carjacked Jesus Estevez Martinez, forcing him to drive to Lennox, where Saucedo subsequently shot and killed Martinez.
Upon arriving in Lennox, Saucedo continued his violent spree by entering a garage where Arturo Canela Pulido was present. The reasons for Pulido's presence in the garage and the motive behind his shooting remain unclear. Pulido was shot multiple times and was later pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. His death was part of a series of events that left the community in shock and mourning.
Juan Saucedo was apprehended shortly after attempting another carjacking. He was charged with multiple counts of murder, including the deaths of his father, Jesus Estevez Martinez, and Arturo Canela Pulido. The charges against Saucedo included special circumstance allegations of murder in the commission of carjacking, kidnapping, and multiple murders, which could elevate the severity of his sentencing. Additionally, Saucedo faced charges of attempted murder and shooting at an inhabited dwelling.
In the subsequent legal proceedings, Juan Saucedo pleaded not guilty to the charges. However, the gravity of his crimes led to a rigorous investigation and prosecution by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's and Police Departments. Saucedo was eventually convicted and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, ensuring that he would remain incarcerated for the rest of his life. The case highlighted the devastating impact of gang-related violence and the importance of community safety and justice.
