Ana Lizarraga

Death by Force

Ana Lizarraga, a 49-year-old gang counselor from East Los Angeles, was tragically killed on May 13, 1992. Known as "The Gang Lady," Lizarraga dedicated her life to working with at-risk youth in the Ramona Gardens housing project, aiming to steer them away from gang involvement. Her death was a significant loss to the community she served so passionately.

On the day of her death, Lizarraga was ambushed by two masked gunmen outside her home. She was preparing to attend a relative's funeral ...Read More

Los Angeles Times: Man Guilty of Gang Counselor's Murder : Courts: Jose Gilbert Gonzalez, 30, is convicted of killing Ana Lizarraga, a popular intervention worker who had been involved in the film 'American Me.'

Community mourns Ramona Gardens gang counselor Ana ...

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