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Died on
Nov. 17, 2007

San Pedro
427 N. Grand Ave.
Age: 28
Gender: Male
Cause: Gunshot
Race/Ethnicity: Latino
Agency: LAPD

Mario Sepulveda, 28

Nov. 17, 2007, 4:55 a.m.

Mario Sepulveda, 29, a Latino man, was shot multiple times in an alley off Grand Street near Oliver in San Pedro at about 4:20 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 17. He was taken to UCLA-Harbor hospital, where he died. LAPD Harbor Division detectives are investigating. He was a longshoreman and family man.

Anyone with tips, including anonymous ones, is asked to give LAPD Harbor detectives a call, or send an email, or anonymous email. (310) 522-2036 or 21881@lapd.lacity.org.

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32 reader comments

all the time I go over it ...not a day goes by I dont regret not paying totally attention to everything you were saying everyday of my life I will have to live with that not listening to what you were telling me....If you only know how sorry I am ....I know the truth and I knew the truth before you were gone..I just never thought that someone could be that cruel was all the fraud and lies she commited worth your life I guess in her eyes yes...... she has no soul...trust me son... Im your mom and as far as her disrespecting you in life and death I dont dwell on what shes does . I believe in God and trust my faith. Mylove for you is to strong...my only pain and regrets are not listening not paying full attention to what you were telling me I have to live with that till I take my last breath this is my pain I have to live with every day If I could have that night with you again...I would have listened....Im so so sorry ......forever missing and loving you with all my soul your mama

— marios mama Aug. 2, 2011 at 4:17 p.m.

My son.... nothing is the same without you Sunday your team played in the super bowl.... Oh how it hurt not to have you there.... Miss you so very much..... Ill always love you... Mario.... I know you dont want to hear this... I still feel I know who the cowards were that took you it will be four years and my mind is still on her and them.... But mijo God is good and when its all said and done you and him know the truth..... I dont dwell on those cowards I push forward and live my life .... My soul is good and I have know fear of death. even if my life should end like yours... You are a good son the best man I have ever known in my whole life....your brothers and sisters will always hold you close.... your daughter Ashley will hold you close forever too.... Mario I miss you and love you so so so much....always and forever your mama

— marios mama Feb. 8, 2011 at 1:10 p.m.