On June 3, 2024, 25-year-old Efrain Villegas Centeno was fatally shot in Los Angeles, California. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner determined the cause of death to be a gunshot wound to the chest and classified the manner of death as homicide.
The incident occurred on a sidewalk, where authorities pronounced Centeno dead at 8:07 a.m. As of now, there is no publicly available information regarding any arrests or identification of suspects related to this case.
The Los Angeles Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding Centeno's death and urges anyone with information to come forward.
In the wake of this tragedy, a GoFundMe campaign was organized by Idalia Castellon to support Centeno's family during this difficult time. Additionally, his passing has been memorialized on platforms dedicated to honoring victims of gun violence, where friends and family have paid their respects by lighting candles and sharing memories.
Community members are encouraged to assist law enforcement by providing any information that could lead to the apprehension of those responsible for this crime. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or via their website at lacrimestoppers.org.
