Osiel Hipolito, 20

Sept. 3, 2005

Osiel Hipolito, a 20-year-old Latino male, died Saturday, Sept. 3, after being shot in East Compton, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

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I knew Osiel from the Compton Sheriff Explorer program. Osiel was the type of person who can make you laugh when you were mad. He was very kind hearted and willing to help other's who needed a helping hand. I remember he use to be very competitive with my older sister for the spot to be class sergeant at the explorer academy(i can't stop laughing with the memory's of those days). We all use to call him O.C.L(was a short version of his name). We all would joke around or hang out on our down times during events. The Y.A.L was the place where osiel would teach kids who came after school about boxing or help with their homework. All the kids at the Y.A.L use to run to him cause they knew he would play with them. He would play basketball on the weekend sometimes with my brother. I even remember the time they had a birthday party at their moms house he went above and beyond to make sure his fellow explorers were comfortable and had something to eat. We all sat around that day of the party and laughed and danced and poked fun at each other in the group. I will never forget those days it seems just like yesterday we were all there with him. It really saddens me to find out of his passing. God has truly gained his humble angel back. I am happy to have met this wonderful and great spirited man! Rest in paradise OCL until we meet again my friend.

F. Reupena

— Fou Reupena Oct. 28, 2015 at 12:45 a.m.