Roberto Jonathan Lozada, 22

Oct. 11, 2011, 9:59 a.m.

Roberto Lozada, a 22-year-old Latino, was shot and killed Wednesday, Oct. 5, in the 6700 block of Central Avenue in Florence-Firestone, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Ed Winter, spokesman for the coroner's office, said Lozado finished a shift at work about 8:15 p.m. and was entering his car in a parking lot when several people heard gunshots.

Bystanders found Lozado with gunshot wounds. Authorities were called, and the victim was taken to a hospital where he died at 8:44 p.m.

Coroner's records show Lozado suffered several gunshot wounds to the head.

Winter had no other details about the killing.

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

-- Los Angeles Times

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"Hard Time" by myriikal

Damn hommie your gone I cant believe it
And in my minds eyes I still can't conceive it.
I'm trying to remember the good and the bad
Thinking about the fights we didn't mean to have.
Cause I'm standing here dripping wet in this cold ass rain
Wondering if God can feel all my pain.
Dear Lord: Please give me a reason why you took my friend
Dear "D" I'm gonna love you till the very end.
Even though I know your gone to a better place
I'll still remember your innocent face.
In the bottom of my heart there's a spot just for you
Reminisce unto the day when our friendship grew.
REST IN PEACE my boy, now you can relax
No more words in your mind just time to kick back.
In hard times I just think of you
And feel your warming heart shinning through.

— Girbaud King Oct. 16, 2011 at 1:13 p.m.