Rosario Cruz, 18
Rosario Cruz, an 18-year-old Latina, was shot and killed Friday, March 27, in the 1300 block of East Avenue I in Lancaster, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records.
Shortly before 9:30 p.m., Cruz was visiting with other people at the Friendly Village mobile home park when a person drove up, got out of his car and began shooting, said Lt. Eddie Hernandez with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s department.
The gunman chased after the group, shooting as he ran. One of the rounds hit Cruz, who was standing a short distance away.
“At this point, we don’t think she was the intended target,” Hernandez said.
Cruz was taken to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead at 9:32 p.m., according to coroner’s records.
A tenant at the mobile home park told the Antelope Valley Times that Cruz did not live at the park.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.
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