Man Shot and Killed in front of his Residence

Community Message has been issued by the LAPD Headquarters.


Friday April 15, 2011 6:46 AM PDT

Man Shot and Killed in front of his Residence

Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Hollenbeck Division detectives are asking for the public’s help in providing any information that would lead to the arrest of a suspect(s) who shot and killed 22-year-old Joseph Ulloa in Boyle Heights.

Today, around 1:35 p.m., Joseph Ulloa was standing in front of his residence located in the 1100 block of North Evergreen Street when he was shot multiple times for no apparent reasons.

Los Angeles City Fire Department responded and rushed the victim to a local hospital where he later died.

There is no suspect information at this time and Detectives have not determined what prompted the shooting.

Anyone with information on this crime is urged to call Hollenbeck Area Homicide Detectives Rios or Chavarria at (323) 342-8958 or (323) 342-4100. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crimestoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on "webtips" and follow the prompts.

For full details, go to https://local.nixle.com/alert/4678570/?sub_id=42580.