Jonathan Villamizar, a 19-year-old Latino, was tragically shot and killed on January 20, 2014, near South Normandie Avenue and West 3rd Street in Koreatown, Los Angeles. According to the Los Angeles County coroner’s records, Villamizar and his companion, Alexander Alberto-Rossy Veleche, 24, were in a parking lot driveway around 2 p.m. when they encountered two men. The men turned around and began shooting at Villamizar and Veleche.
The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, with LAPD Detective Mark Morgan stating that it could have been as simple as a look or a brief exchange of words. Villamizar was rushed to a hospital but was pronounced dead at 2:29 p.m., while Veleche also succumbed to his injuries shortly after.
The investigation into the murders of Jonathan Villamizar and Alexander Alberto-Rossy Veleche has been ongoing. The two gunmen, believed to be in their early 20s, were last seen fleeing north on Normandie Avenue. Despite efforts by the LAPD West Bureau homicide detectives, no arrests have been made in connection with the case. The authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward, offering anonymity through Crime Stoppers. The lack of witnesses and concrete evidence has made it challenging for the detectives to make significant progress in the case.
The community in Koreatown was deeply affected by the incident, with many expressing their grief and frustration over the senseless violence. The families of the victims have been vocal in their calls for justice, hoping that someone with information will step forward to help solve the case. The LAPD continues to follow leads and investigate any new information that comes to light, but as of now, the case remains unsolved. The tragic deaths of Jonathan Villamizar and Alexander Alberto-Rossy Veleche serve as a stark reminder of the ongoing issues of gun violence and the need for community cooperation in solving such crimes.
