On November 29, 2024, at approximately 2:48 a.m., 31-year-old Hispanic male Paul Pacheco Jr. was fatally shot while walking in the 7700 block of Garvey Avenue in Rosemead, California. Deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department responded to reports of gunfire and discovered the victim with a gunshot wound to the back. Despite efforts by emergency responders, the 31-year-old male was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner later confirmed his identity as Paul Pacheco Jr., listing the cause of death as homicide by gunshot wound to the back. He was officially pronounced deceased at 3:09 a.m.
According to information provided by Paul Pacheco Jr.’s mother, the 31-year-old Hispanic male was murdered by a 13-year-old boy. The alleged shooter, due to his age, is not being charged as an adult. If convicted, he may serve as little as two years, with a maximum potential sentence of seven years. A second boy who was reportedly with the 13-year-old at the time of the murder is not being charged and remains free. This development has raised significant concerns and frustration among the victim's family, who are seeking justice for the loss of their loved one.
At the time of initial media reporting, no arrests had been officially announced and law enforcement had not released any suspect information. It is unclear whether authorities have formally updated the case status or released the identity of the juvenile suspect, likely due to laws protecting minors in the justice system. The lack of transparency and the limitations of the juvenile system have left the family of the 31-year-old Hispanic male seeking further accountability.
Paul Pacheco Jr. was described by family and friends as a kind, hard-working man. He had reportedly gone for a walk to calm down after a family argument and never returned. A vigil was held near the location of the shooting, where loved ones gathered to honor the life of the 31-year-old Hispanic male. His funeral services were scheduled through Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier, California.
The case remains a source of pain and public concern. With one suspect reportedly facing limited juvenile consequences and the other walking free, the family continues to demand justice and answers in the murder of Paul Pacheco Jr.
