Joaquin Navarro, 20

Oct. 7, 2009, 3:39 p.m.

Joaquin Navarro, a 20-year-old Latino, was shot and killed Wednesday, Oct. 7, in the 14600 block of Blythe Street in Panorama City, according to Los Angeles County coroner's officials.

Navarro was driving down the street when a car pulled up next to him and someone inside fired off several shots, said Ed Winter, a spokesman for the coroner's office.

Navarro was shot about 3:09 p.m. and taken to a hospital where he died at 3:39 p.m, Winter said.

-- Anthony Pesce

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38 reader comments

Wow I don't know where to begin. You're death change my life completely we had plans together to start a family. That's what you really wanted. I miss you so much after all these years I always wondered where did i go wrong and why did i let you go that afternoon. It broke my heart to know that you had passed away I couldn't believe it. I was In denial for along time. But I finally learn to accept that you weren't coming back. I often think of all the good moments we had together how you used to make me laugh the funny things you used to do the stories you used to tell and then I realize that maybe you're not here with us in person but you will always live in our hearts❤️. I do believe god will do justice. I will always love you.

— Nancy May 19, 2014 at 11:16 p.m.

I don't know the victim or his family. I do know that anyone with information about this murder should contact the police. If you know something and do NOT go to the police, the next victim is on YOUR head. Only when communities stand up to honor the victims by helping the police put the perpetrators in prison can this type of violence stop. Some of you may die by giving information. You must understand, though, that you are in a war for your children's lives, and too many of your young men and women are already being killed on the streets of LA. Your communities need to change your expectations of your youth, too. Our society provides ample opportunities for youth who do not want to live the gang life style. Parents need to see that the children participate. It can be done. I've done it myself. In my opinion, if they are in gangs, the police should just let them kill each other off. However, the innocents killed should be avenged through reporting any and all information known about the perpetrators to the police and follow through by attending hearings, etc. When gang members know they are being watched by the community, their bravado vanishes. They know there are more of you than there are of them. Many grown men can make gang members become whimpering little boys if you have the courage to confront them.

— Katie July 5, 2010 at 6:33 p.m.