Joaquin Hinojos, a 20-year-old Latino, was fatally shot on September 7, 2014, in Lynwood, California. The incident occurred around 12:50 p.m. in the 2700 block of 110th Street. Hinojos was standing on the sidewalk with two other individuals when a light-colored sedan approached. A person exited the vehicle and opened fire on the group. Hinojos sustained a gunshot wound and was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 1:16 p.m.
The other two men, also in their early 20s, were injured but survived the attack.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department responded to the scene following a call reporting an assault with a deadly weapon. Upon arrival, deputies found the three victims suffering from gunshot wounds. The investigation revealed that the shooter had targeted the group from the passenger seat of the sedan. Despite the severity of the incident, the identities of the suspects involved in the shooting remain unknown. The Sheriff's Department has urged anyone with information to come forward, offering anonymity through Crime Stoppers.
As of now, there have been no arrests or significant breakthroughs in the case. The investigation is ongoing, with detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Homicide Bureau leading the efforts. They continue to seek leads and gather evidence to identify and apprehend the individuals responsible for Hinojos' death. The community's cooperation is crucial in solving this case and bringing justice to the victims and their families.
