Jose Felix Cruz Menjivar, a 39-year-old Latino male, tragically lost his life on December 28, 2022, in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA. The incident occurred in an alley near 6955 Fulton Avenue, where Menjivar was fatally shot. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner's records, Menjivar died at the scene from gunshot wounds. The shooting was reported just after 8 p.m.
on that Wednesday night, and it also resulted in two other individuals being hospitalized, one of whom was in critical condition.
The circumstances surrounding Menjivar's death were particularly alarming. Witnesses reported that the three victims were in the alley when a suspect approached them on foot, produced a handgun, and began shooting for reasons that remain unknown. The suspect fled the scene immediately after the shooting. Despite the efforts of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Valley Bureau detectives, a detailed description of the shooter was not immediately available, and the investigation into the incident is ongoing.
As of now, there have been no arrests made in connection with Menjivar's death. The LAPD has urged anyone with information regarding the shooting to come forward, emphasizing the importance of community assistance in solving the case. They have provided contact numbers for the detectives and encouraged anonymous tips through the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers.
The investigation into Menjivar's murder continues to be a priority for the LAPD, as they seek to bring justice to the victims and their families. The community remains on alert, hoping for any leads that could help identify and apprehend the suspect responsible for this tragic event.
