Joey Eduardo Oliveros, 19

April 27, 2017

Joey Eduardo Oliveros, a 19-year-old Latino, was shot and killed Friday, March 24, near West 2nd Street and South La Fayette Park Place in Westlake, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records.

Oliveros was standing on the corner about 2:15 p.m. with two to three other friends when a car drove up and stopped, said Los Angeles Police Det. Ray Martinez.

A person got out of the passenger side of the vehicle, asked about gang affiliation and began shooting at Oliveros, Martinez said.

The people with Oliveros ran away and were not injured. Oliveros tried to run, but collapsed on the sidewalk, Martinez said.

The attacker got back into the black four-door sedan, which sped away, Martinez said. Oliveros was pronounced dead at the scene at 2:34 p.m., according to coroner’s records.

Detectives are looking for at least two suspects, Martinez said.

Anyone with information can call Martinez at (213) 484-3642. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

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Joey was only able to live a very short life but in his time on Earth he was able to leave his mark, like he's always wanted to. Joey was a genuinely down to Earth person. He always kept it real, not only with others but himself as well. He was the person who loved to see his homies prosper. He loved to get high, make people crack up, & tell his life stories. That's the Joey I always knew & I am going to remember forever. And I hate that he's gone because I know he deserved to have a better ending.. He taught me a lot about this life and even in his passing I learned some more. He left a great mark in my life and I'm positive he did in others lives too. My life had changed when he entered it and my life changed again when he passed. Things haven't been the same since. Point is he was a dope ass person to be around.. I'm sure many can agree.

Rest Eazy Joey, until we meet again I'll continue to be missing you always homie!

— Jayne Dough July 7, 2017 at 1:52 a.m.

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Joey Eduardo Oliveros, 19

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