Jose Padilla

Death by Force

Jose Asuncion Padilla, a 65-year-old restaurant owner, was tragically killed on June 16, 2014, in Lynwood, California. The incident occurred at Mariscos La Playita, a seafood restaurant he owned. Padilla had just arrived from his other restaurant in Compton to close up for the night when he was confronted by three armed men. The confrontation took place around 12:37 a.m. as Padilla entered through the back door of the restaurant. Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots, and Padilla was foun ...Read More

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