Miguel Angel Castaneda, 24

Aug. 22, 2011, 10:33 a.m.

Miguel Castaneda, a 24-year-old Latino, was shot and killed Sunday, Aug. 21, in the 6300 block of 5th Avenue in Hyde Park, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Castaneda was walking on Southwest Drive and 5th Avenue about 9:34 p.m. when a man, described as a Latino in his mid-20s, called Castaneda a “snitch," according to an LAPD news release.

Officials said Castaneda denied being a “snitch” and the man then went into a home. Moments later, the man and about nine other men, who were described as Latinos ranging in age from 18 to 30, exited the same residence.

They then began to chase after Castaneda, police said, and caught up with him. At that point, the group began to hit and kick Castaneda, while one of the men pulled out a gun and shot him several times.

Authorities were called, and the victim was taken to a hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

Investigators have neither recovered the weapon, nor arrested the assailants; however they believe the incident was gang-related.

Anyone with information about the killing is asked to contact Criminal Gang/Homicide Dets. B. Durazo or D. Ross at (213) 485-1383. Tipsters who'd like to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

-- Los Angeles Times

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wow!! its amazing how time flies, as time goes on many wounds don't heal. Miguel its almost a year to the date that you where taken from us. I still haven't forgot cuz, I think about you everyday. thinking what if u never went out that night, would u still be alive today. i miss seeing u on steps. when i go pick up tupac, i hope that one day u will come out and be what up wit it and where the weed at. but those r now just memories that i carry with me, your fam is doing good, i try to help when i can<, because i know its hard especially around this time. i will drink n smoke in your memory till the day that i die. i love u primo and i know u check in on us from time to time, so give a sign to know that u r there. when i visit u< it feels like de javu all over again< i start thinking about the day we buried u G, sadness and anger enters my heart. but god sees and hears everything and those pussies will feel the flames of hell. all i want to say i miss you, cant wait to see u, my brother chino and Gus once again. say what up to them. this is not a good bye but a i will see u one day and when i do its going to be on and cracking
i got u primo so don't trip
Rest In Peace
Miguel Angel Castaneda

— animal Aug. 20, 2012 at 10:40 p.m.

Damn cuz , its been 8 months since u been gone. I can't stop thinking about what happen and how it happen. Its still unlear what really happen, cops don't say nothing but what come around goes around, especially if ur running in the streets. I still can't belive it that ur dead. I break down just thinking about it, the funeral, u laying in the casket and dropping dirt on u. Its just surreal moment that I don't wish upon noone. Except for the pussys that took ur life, I wish there family feels the same pain and anguish that ur momma going thru and our family. They know who they r, god sees everything and I know god will bring us justice cuz the cops aint going to do a damn thing. Damn I wish u were here cheifing on this kush and drinkin some yack with me. But I still got ur back till the day I stop breathing. Love u like my little brother,
rest in peace MIGUEL.

— animal April 27, 2012 at 12:22 p.m.

damn primo just sitting here drinking thinking of u. remenicening of all the good time we had, its hard for me to believe that u are not here anymore. it makes me angry thinking about what those cowards did to u, but god is watching and i know he will see to ur justice. i always thought me, u, and the compadre will make it to our old days, telling stories to our kids. i can never forget u cuz, i think of those good times we had, remembering all the laughs we had when we will get pulled over by police when they will try to with us. im sad eveRytime i pass by and dont see u on those steps, hoping u will be there saying what up . i know that u r with me in spirit but it aint the same, i we always spark and pour some liquor for u till im gone and then we will meet again and do the same again. i miss u MIGUEL, I REALLY MISS U BRO

— ANIMAL Sept. 25, 2011 at 12:53 a.m.

damn primo just sitting here drinking thinking of u. remenicening of all the good time we had, its hard for me to believe that u are not here anymore. it makes me angry thinking about what those cowards did to u, but god is watching and i know he will see to ur justice. i always thought me, u, and the compadre will make it to our old days, telling stories to our kids. i can never forget u cuz, i think of those good times we had, remembering all the laughs we had when we will get pulled over by police when they will try to MESS with us. im sad eveRytime i pass by and dont see u on those steps, hoping u will be there saying what up . i know that u r with me in spirit but it aint the same, i we always spark and pour some liquor for u till im gone and then we will meet again and do the same again. i miss u MIGUEL, I REALLY MISS U BRO

— animal Sept. 25, 2011 at 12:37 a.m.

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