Emilio Borges, 24

March 1, 2010, 10:04 a.m.

Emilio Borges, a 24-year-old Latino, was shot and killed Saturday, Feb. 27, in the 17000 block of Boulay Street in South San Jose Hills, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Borges was driving away from a house party about 12:13 a.m., when an unknown assailant walked up to his car and shot him several times, said Det. Mike Valento of the sheriff’s Homicide Bureau.

Borges was taken to County-USC Medical Center and pronounced dead at 2:09 a.m., said Ed Winter, a spokesman for the coroner's office.

Valento said there were witnesses to the shooting, but police do not have a suspect in custody. They are following several leads.

Anyone with information about Borges' death is asked to call the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.

-- Sarah Ardalani

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Seven reader comments

jr came into my family unexpectedly, and became one of my best friends and like his brother said "no matter what he always kept a positive attitude even in a negitive enviorment or situation... and belive me the way is was for us... it was chaos ,,, not once did he EVER rais his voice no matter how many people were screaming and yelling at him... that man taught me the most important rule in life ""RESPECT ALL PEOPLE...TO GET RESPECT BY ALL PEOPLE"""it goes much deeper then that...i will carry that for the rest of my life... THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU HAVE DONE FOR ME AND MY FAMILY...YOUR BEAUTIFUL LITTLE GIRL IS IN GOOD HANDS AND I PROMISE I WILL ALWAYS BE THERE FOR HER. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE J.R .. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR MINDS AND IN OUR HEARTS. P.S HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY... I LEFT YOU A GIFT ON YOUR BED...
-------LOKOSQUABS

— cousin Nov. 23, 2010 at 6:41 p.m.

To jr's family, I was one of jr's good friends from San Diego! I was his roommate in blythe for almost 3 yrs and have so much respect for him! We shared great memories that now I keep close to my heart! He was a great person with a great heart! I would drive up to nogales with my wife to visit him and his girl. I was lookin for him on the internet to see if I can find him because we lost contact! And continued getting the news article! I didn't believe it was him til I read jojos message! Can't believe this happened to someone so good! Perito, I miss u and know u r in a better place! So hard to imagine u gone but live with in us all! Thank u for everything jr! We luv u sincerely from san diego! To his fam, my prayers go out to u and if there's anything I can do, pls call me at 619 2539047. Or 619 4101668. Pls hav cherese call me or my wife Andrea

— Marco ( TONY ) Lizarraga Sept. 24, 2010 at 5:40 p.m.

They say you don't know what you have lost until it's gone but I don't believe that. I believe you don't appreciate what you have until it’s lost. My brother came from a broken family, a family that many would consider hectic and full of problems. Despite all this he still pushed and strived for the better, more stable lifestyle. Regardless of what people say, or insinuate, about him and the way he died he still was a perfect role model for me. He was the man some girls thought didn’t exist because he knew and valued women for what they were and not what they could do. He was a picture perfect father who changed every dirty diaper and woke up in the middle of the night to care for his daughter. All these things people say about people from the streets I think is propaganda cause some people cant choose where they come from but they can make the best of it and not become this image that people seem to paint of a man that looks the way he does, and that was who my brother was a family man who had a past but was grown and ready to pursue is dreams. The fact of the matter is regardless of who the person is and where they’re from, we are all one race which is human and we are all gods children and the reality is no matter who denies it we have all made mistakes before but it’s what you do from that point on who makes you who you are. My brother in his twenty-four years of life has inspired and given me something to aim for, which is what type of man I want to become. I am his only blood brother and I would like to say to who ever took his life God Bless You and may you learn from your mistakes and become a better person because I am finally at peace with my brothers passing and an no longer looking or holding any type of harsh feelings for you because I know that I will be reunited with my brother when the time comes because we have accepted the lord so I pray you do the same so you may be reunited with your family as well. R.I.P Brother and watch over me from the skies and know I look at the clouds looking back everyday.

From your little man,
JOJO

— jojo(brother) July 4, 2010 at 2:15 p.m.

My brother was the best. Me and him would always hang out and laugh. He was the best dad and a great husband to my sister. He was a big guy but always kind, he always kept a positive attitude even in a negative enviroment. He was always trying to get a job and be successful and never gave up. No matter how many job applications or interviews we had, we will still keep trying so we can get a pad together and take care of our daughters. To say the most he was my best friend and still is, even though he physically may not be with me he is in my heart and mind. He will still look and watch and encourage us all in our family everyday when we need it or not. He did not deserve this for any reason but he can never be taken from us, because we will take him every where every day that we live and breathe. Thank you Jr. for everything we have recieved from you, you have inspired me personally, taught me to be a better man and have showed me right from wrong. I miss you every day, but will not go down hill but make you proud and continue where we left off continuing our road to success, i always will be with your daughter and my sister and your family to make sure they would have everything you would of given them, May you RIP JR. BECAUSE IN MY HEART AND SOUL YOU ARE NOT GONE I LOVE YOU MAN ILL BE LOOKING FOR SIGNS WHEN I NEED YOUR HELP.

— his brother March 2, 2010 at 12:48 p.m.