Francisco Gomez, 41

April 6, 2017

Francisco Gomez, a 41-year-old Latino, was shot and killed Saturday, April 1, in the 5100 block of Venice Boulevard in Mid-City, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records.

Police responded about 2 a.m. to a call of a shooting inside a home in the area, according to a news release from the Los Angeles Police Department.

Officers found Gomez inside with gunshot wounds. Gomez was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 2:50 a.m., according to coroner’s records.

Witnesses told police that a group of men had been drinking inside a home when a person opened fire, killing Gomez.

Anyone with information is asked to call West Bureau detectives at (213) 382-9470. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

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Something in my mind told me to look for you that u we’re not ok something came over me or maybe it was u . You coming to pay me a visit to let me know you were gone with out a good bye I seen you face to face about 6 years ago and you were the same person who I left behind ! But you were my first love u taught me so many thing I will never forget our life together the love the happiness and the heart ache we once shared the crazy life we somehow created together 🤣 It’s crazy how life unfortunately places up in spots throughout our life My heart sunk as I read your report now my minds will always wonder why, how, who did this to you and I know I will never find the answers to that question but As I talk to you out loud you know I truly loved you and cared for you I hope you mom finds some conforment in knowing you and Marcos are together and he’s no longer alone in heaven I pray for you for ur soul u are no longer in pain and your free to live the life we all here can only dream of until our day comes and we meet again hold me spot and watch over ur god daughter and your mom ♥️😢 Gorda (Biggie)

— Kathleen Cantoli Dec. 13, 2018 at 9:42 a.m.