Lynwood shooting leaves 1 teen dead, 1 wounded

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LYNWOOD — Sheriff’s detectives Wednesday were investigating the shooting death here of a teenage boy and the wounding of another.

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The shooting occurred about 7 p.m. at Imperial Highway and Hulme Avenue, near Lynwood High School, sheriff’s Lt. Mike Rosson told reporters at the scene.

“There was a call of vandalism occurring, tagging on a wall,” Rosson said.

When deputies arrived they found a 17-year-old boy, Roberto Alarcon, dead and a 16-year-old wounded, Rosson said.

The name of the wounded teen was not released.

A tearful young woman at the scene told a camera crew the shooting was “outrageous” and senseless.

No one was arrested. Anyone with information about the shooting was urged to call the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.

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16 months said on Monday, Dec 26 at 3:37 PM

Its now 16 months and still another unsolved murder in Lynwood. Most other "All American Cities" would have these major crimes solved. Is Lynwood getting shorted by the Sheriff's department? Too much bureaucratic red tape and not enough detectives on the streets looking to solve murders?

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Do Better! said on Monday, Jul 18 at 4:48 AM

This story broke Sept. 2, 2010, almost a year ago. Is Lynwood the only city that had a shooting almost a year ago and still being published? Please remove this article! Let the family move on with their life.

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Ten Months and Counting! said on Friday, Jun 24 at 1:15 AM

Well it is now 10 months since this murder. Is the case solved? Who did it? Were they captured? Wave - where is the follow up on this story? People want to know if Lynwood is safe or run by the gangs! What resources are assigned to solve this murder? In Lynwood can you murder someone and get away with it?

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CARTOON said on Tuesday, Jun 14 at 12:01 PM

WELL EVERYTEEN HAS PRBLEMS N IS ALWAYS IN TROUBLE.UNLEES THERE NERDS SO LET MY BOII'S FAM ALONE STOP SAYING TINGS BOUT THERE SON LET HIM REST IF THIS WUS UR SON U WOULDNT LIKE PEOPLE SAYIN THIS.N THE FACT THAT THEY KILLED HIM ON HIS BDAY KILLS ME IMISS HIM SO MUCH WE WERE ALWAYS IN LWD PARK SINCE LIL KIDS NOW NO MORE.R.I.P MY BOII WE ALL LUV U STAY UP N POSTED IN HEAVEN WID FUNES N NOS UR ALL MY BOIIS ALWAYS BEIN MISSED )-

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Once Again said on Thursday, Jun 9 at 11:45 AM

Once again I ask the city of lynwood and the Sheriff's Department, Was this crime solved? Did you catch the murderer? If not, what is going on? You have had plenty of time to solve this mystery!

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Problem Kid since Jr. High? said on Tuesday, May 17 at 10:03 PM

So its ok says the poster below me to kill Roberto because he was a "problem kid" in Jr High school. Gee, if every "problem kid" in Lynwood was killed, there would be no need for half the schools in Lynwood! Get real! Teachers, administrators and classified all work their butts off in Lynwood due to kids that are "problem kids" at one time or another. We celebrate when we see them turnaround and do great things!

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That kid was a problem since Junior high said on Tuesday, May 17 at 8:30 PM

That Robert boy bullied my son for years, an others. He is happy know and his Justin Beiber posters are up in his locker at school. He breaths fresh air.Justice is served

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South Gate Cops have always been corrupt said on Tuesday, May 17 at 8:25 PM

They hang out at starbucks. Our just hide,but we have bikers who make themselves very visible.Let's take a road trip top Laughflin

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They hang after three thirty said on Tuesday, May 17 at 8:22 PM

Somtimes in the corner of Firebaugh highschool on that side street Duncan or near Jack in a Crack.Investigate Lieutenant Investigate

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Open your eyes said on Tuesday, May 17 at 8:19 PM

Nobody deserves to die,but come-on these thugs should have been monitored by mom and dad. Ooh wait don't tell that to mom. She'll feel insulted. The schools are infestid like roaches with these low-life pot heads, and the parents don't stay behind.

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Its April! said on Sunday, Apr 10 at 8:20 PM

Yup its tax time and still no solve the murder. Are they workin on the case or are they on permanent furlough? Sheriff department is this case alive?

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Its FEBRUARY said on Tuesday, Feb 1 at 5:51 PM

Hey deputies, its now February or 6 months since the killing and wounding of these two young men. Has this crime been solved? Or are we awaiting the Cold Case squad?

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Any solved?? said on Wednesday, Dec 8 at 12:54 AM

Hey sheriff's department, 3 murders in two months and none are solved yet? What are you waiting for? Help from Spiderman?

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outliving other races said on Thursday, Oct 14 at 8:32 AM

Did you know that hispanics are living longer than whites by 2 yrs.; blacks-by 5 years? Wait up Americans!

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Any Leads? said on Tuesday, Oct 12 at 9:50 PM

How about a follow up story! Let me guess the perps are in Mexico by now and grandma is sending money via western union because he is still such a good boy who just made a mistake! LEts get goin deputies and solve these cases!

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Anonymous said on Tuesday, Oct 5 at 6:45 AM

Small city, huge crimes! Did you know that Rachel Chavez never campaign for re-election. Is she or does she have relatives that are members of the mafia? Pls. ck. it out!

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Well when? said on Sunday, Sep 26 at 3:33 PM

When are any of the three murders going to be solved in Lynwood? Seems like you get murdered in Lynwood, you become a "Cold Case" in more ways than one!

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sylvia Ortiz said on Friday, Sep 24 at 6:37 PM

All the drivers from Furtua taxi came out to support a fellow taxi man who was only trying to feed his family.

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Anonymous said on Wednesday, Sep 22 at 11:27 AM

Incorrect. The pick up originated in the City of South Gate. However, as far as we have learned this company "Dia y Noche" doesn't have a business license in South Gate, either. The owner of the Taxi Company wants to clean-up thier hands by saying that the driver was no longer working for them. Not true! They need to take responsibility for thier employees. Why do the elected officials have to contact the family? I don't want my tax dollars used to contact the family members and what would they say? It is an unfortunate trategy. I hope the family gets financial help from the residents of Downey and South Gate, as well.

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Sylvia Ortiz said on Monday, Sep 20 at 4:24 PM

Today, I spoke to the family of the murdered taxi driver.He name is Erasmo Amaral he was 54 years old and had 5 children. He lived in the city of Downey.He was just earning a living by responding to a call pick up in Lynwood. He was car jacked and robbed b-4 he had been drugged to Jackson street. The sad thing is that the family only found out today that he had beened killed. He was considered a John Doe since his wallet had been stolen. Friday and Sat. from 8 to 3pm a car wash is being held at the Lynwood Worship center on Sante fe ave. to help raise money to bury Mr. Amaral. The family said NO elected official had contacted them or responed. That make 3 in September murdered here in Lynwood. Our All American City. Those of you with God in your heart please come and help support the family with any donation that you could spare. Thanks,

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kathhy said on Monday, Sep 20 at 2:56 PM

rest in paradise my boii robert "cyco" alacron we miss nd love yeww..

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Case solved yet? said on Saturday, Sep 18 at 4:31 PM

When are we gonna get some results in Lynwood when there are nasty things goin on.

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40 Yr Resident said on Saturday, Sep 18 at 12:28 PM

Ever since the shooting I have noticed the presence of a very large task force of sheriffs’ deputies swarming the city, likely looking for the shooter. I think it would be good if the Wave would do some follow up reporting on the case, It would be nice to know if we still have that murderer living among us.

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Unfortunate but true said on Thursday, Sep 16 at 4:50 PM

I don't think they are gonna ever find the murderer. Mama dont let your children grow up to be taggers. They be shot down and shooters either flee to Mexico or no one bothers to look to hard for them.

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Sylvia Ortiz said on Wednesday, Sep 15 at 4:08 PM

Ms. Sly, you might want to put the pills and pipe down b4 you blog.Your comment made no sence.And I'm not going to stop bashing Castro or the worthless Mayor until I put them behind bars.and you can take that to the bank.

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Two dead and?? said on Monday, Sep 13 at 10:52 PM

So when are they gonna solve these murders? Are they gonna wait for the "Cold Case" group 10 years from now? Lynwood is an All American City. Act like it!

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madres huevonas said on Friday, Sep 10 at 11:20 AM

Someone said, "One less tagger" Sad but true. Both of these kids were taggers and one on probation. Don't blame the system, blame the parents! Hope this teaches the rest of the low life taggers a lesson!

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sly said on Friday, Sep 10 at 11:04 AM

sylvia find something to do besides try and insult Castro. No one is paying any attention to you other than yourself and if you might try raising your children instead of bashing Aide you might be interesting. But uneducated, ignorant as well as jealous your life could be interesting. Go to your bathroom look in the mirror and wonder just what God has in store for your upcoming world. Funny how the world turns and its on its way but you never know when or where wonder why you focus is on Castro when there are more fish in the pond that are on their way and just what are you doing for the murdered victims family, talk is cheap doing something speaks in volume rather than using the family as a reason, look to Billy Martinez and all the othere illegal activities you have been involved with.

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Anonymous said on Thursday, Sep 9 at 7:31 PM

EVERY CITY HAS ITS PROS AND CONS, ALL CALI HAS A GIGANTIC CRIME RATE. COPS ARE CORRUPTED IN CALI, NEVER DOING THEIR JOB..

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I.P. Freely said on Thursday, Sep 9 at 7:06 AM

They had a no murder clause until the city gets some special award from the mid west. Every kiling so far has been brushed off or ignored or not taken seriously. I would bet the majority of the leaders are more upset that the "no murder" streak is over instead of the children/families affected by these tradegies. When the first child was killed, some council members were busy destroying his character instead of realizing where they live and trying to fix the problem. Then this second one gets killed and nothing. It took years to become a gang member, it takes years to fix it. Increasing patrols of sheriffs is only a bandaid. Some people need to open up a book or talk to kids other than their own to find out REAL solutions.

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Sylvia ortiz said on Wednesday, Sep 8 at 3:27 PM

Where was Castro with her fake tears.The family hasn't heard a word from the elected officials. What happened Castro? thought you were gonna get the gang members to call a truse. As if you could pull something of that magnatude. Your just a wanna b. and the Wave only reports on what the Mayor tells her too. So never expext any real reporting.

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issy said on Sunday, Sep 5 at 6:40 AM

rest in peace roberto alarcon

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frmrcol. said on Saturday, Sep 4 at 11:34 AM

Condolences to the Battle Family. A Lynwood icon. Hopefully The Wave will report on this.

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willie nelson said on Friday, Sep 3 at 6:49 PM

Mamas don't let your babies grow up to be taggers! Another scared confused teen killed over a spray can. Lynwood needs to go on lockdown.

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Cameras said on Friday, Sep 3 at 2:55 PM

Don't worry Lynwood. All them cameras will stop the crime. Smile, your on camera.

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OMG said on Friday, Sep 3 at 2:49 PM

Mr. Joe Battle passes away recently and doesn't get noticed by this paper. He was a prominent member of the community and the main articles on this paper this week don't mention it. Instead, reporters continue to negatively report our community. Maybe they'll report on Mr. Battle next issue. Maybe if he passed away in some drive by they would have noticed it.

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Not very safe said on Thursday, Sep 2 at 11:42 PM

Lynwood, the "all american city" , is not very safe. Two shot now, one dead, and two weeks ago, one shot dead. No info forthcoming, no "break" in the investigation. Question: Is Lynwood getting the level of support from the Sheriff's Department that Cerritos is? Or do they just "Follow the Money"!

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