Miles Rose, a 26-year-old resident of Los Angeles, was tragically killed on May 5, 2016. The incident occurred in the 18600 block of Hatteras Street in Tarzana, a neighborhood in Los Angeles. According to the Los Angeles County coroner’s records, Rose was found with two gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. The police discovered his body under a carport in a condominium complex around 2:15 p.m.
Witnesses reported that Rose had staggered away from a vehicle that was later identified as stolen, which had crashed approximately 100 feet from where he collapsed. The motive behind the shooting was believed to be a narcotics-related robbery.
The investigation into Rose's death led to the arrest of two suspects, Joseph Perez-Coronel and Cindy Catalan. Both individuals were apprehended at a motel in San Fernando shortly after the incident. Perez-Coronel, 22, and Catalan, 24, were charged with murder and second-degree robbery. Additionally, Perez-Coronel faced an extra charge of possession of a firearm by a felon. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) detectives indicated that the shooting was not a random act, but rather a targeted attack linked to drug-related activities. The suspects were held on a $2 million bail each and were scheduled to appear in court later that month.
The case drew significant attention from the local community and media, highlighting the ongoing issues of drug-related violence in the area. The LAPD's West Valley Patrol Division emphasized that the individuals involved were known to each other and that the incident was rooted in narcotics use. The arrests and subsequent charges brought some measure of closure to the case, but it also underscored the broader challenges faced by law enforcement in addressing drug-related crimes and ensuring community safety. The investigation into Rose's death was a stark reminder of the dangers associated with narcotics and the impact of such violence on the community.
