Gabriel Vargas Jr., a 19-year-old resident of Montebello, California, tragically lost his life on June 12, 2015. The incident occurred in the 500 block of Via Altamira, where Vargas was found with multiple gunshot wounds. According to the Los Angeles County coroner's records, Montebello police responded to a call of shots fired shortly after noon. Upon arrival, they discovered Vargas lying in the courtyard between two apartment complexes.
He had sustained gunshot wounds to the head, wrist, abdomen, and leg, and was pronounced dead at the scene at 12:08 p.m.
Witnesses reported that just before the shooting, Vargas was seen associating with a small group of acquaintances. A man approached him and fired several shots before fleeing the scene. Investigators recovered eight bullet casings from the site. The suspect was described only as a male adult, and there was no information about the direction he fled or whether he left on foot or in a vehicle. The Montebello Police Department urged anyone with information to contact detectives or Crime Stoppers to provide anonymous tips.
Despite the efforts of law enforcement, the case remains unsolved. There have been no arrests or identified suspects in connection with Vargas's murder. The investigation has not led to any significant breakthroughs, and the motive behind the shooting remains unclear. The community and Vargas's family continue to seek justice and closure for the young man's untimely death. The Montebello Police Department continues to encourage anyone with information to come forward, hoping that new leads might eventually surface to solve this tragic case.
