A story for every victim

Jose Ignacio Corona, 36

Jose Ignacio Corona, a 36-year-old Latino, was fatally shot Friday, Nov. 9, near Wright Road and Imperial Highway in South Gate, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

The shooting occurred about 2:10 p.m., said Deputy Kim Manatt of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Headquarters Bureau.

After Corona was shot, he was taken to the hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

Preliminary coroner's records show Corona was the victim of a drive-by shooting.

No other details were immediately available.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the sheriff's homicide bureau at (323) 890-5500. Tipsters wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

-- Esmeralda Bermudez

Share a memory or thought about Jose Ignacio Corona

Before you post, here are some answers to frequently asked questions:

Remember, all posts are approved by a Times staffer. Profanity and personal attacks will not be approved.

  Required
  Required

One reader comment