Christopher Gonzalez, 21

June 6, 2008, 9:16 p.m.

Christopher Gonzalez, 21, a young Latino man, was killed in a drive-by shooting at 12003 Magnolia Ave. in El Monte at about 8:47 p.m. Friday, June 6.

According to L.A. County Sheriff officials, Gonzalez was standing outside when a black Nissan Altima drove by. Two Latino men in the vehicle fired several times at Gonzalez, striking him in the upper torso, authorities said. The vehicle was seen leaving the area, heading eastbound on Magnolia Avenue. Authorities did not say how many times Gonzalez was shot. He was pronounced dead by paramedics at the scene, authorities said.

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To my brother Kris not Christopher or chris but kris with a K like how u used to say. Me and Kris were real best friends did everything together and all i wish is that i would of talked to u serious about u getting into a gang i think about that n you almost everyday i can't talk to ur family i want to c ur daughter but it hurts me so much just passing by ur old house where we use. to stay up all night in front of ur yard just talking n laughing. Your best friend Carlos Castillo misses u a lot u n i hope i can find the courage to be part of ur family n daughters life without breaking down thinking of u. My brother i will always think about you n our great time together even if it makes me cry n depress just to have those memories of u is all worth it

— carlos castillo Sept. 15, 2015 at 5:04 p.m.

I just want to say that christopher was my bestfriend ..we grow up in the streets OF el monte ..Man bro i misss u sóoo much ..I remember u look out for me all the time ..I remember one Night u called me n said ,You. Babymama hit u with her car Lol..n I went over to pick u up n when i seen u ,u where walking n crying n u got n my car n we where talking about are babymamas n are kids..I Miss u bro...I trun christian now n I pray for Your family all the time. No more living a thug life..there is so much to say but ill Keep in touch with This site..I love u bro n remember tht Song, u never had a friend like me by 2pac.I will always pray for Your lil beautiful daughter and Your babymama cuz I knew u love them so much ...r.I.p stucks! From Your good fríend Bobby...

— bobbypalacio March 30, 2013 at 4:47 p.m.