Antonio Paz Gonzalez, a 43-year-old taxi driver, was tragically killed on March 13, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. The incident occurred in the 4300 block of Worth Street in the El Sereno neighborhood. According to reports, Gonzalez was found in his taxi cab with multiple gunshot wounds. The discovery was made around 9:30 p.m. by several workers from a nearby business who were alerted by a passing driver.
When the police arrived, they found Gonzalez already deceased, with several shell casings scattered around the scene. The exact number of times he was shot remains unclear.
Gonzalez was a well-known figure in his community, having run a taxi company in East LA with his brother. He was described by his family as a kind and generous man who had been driving taxis for nearly two decades to support his family, including his four children. The night of his death, it is believed that Gonzalez had picked up two male passengers after receiving a call through their dispatch system. This call, along with a phone number associated with it, has been handed over to the authorities as part of the investigation.
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) launched an investigation into Gonzalez's death, treating it as a possible robbery attempt. Detectives canvassed the area for surveillance footage and appealed to the public for any information that could lead to the identification and arrest of the suspects. Despite these efforts, no immediate arrests were made, and the case remains unsolved. The LAPD continues to encourage anyone with information to come forward, offering anonymous tip lines to protect the identities of those who might have crucial details about the incident.
