(L.A.) Francisco Alcaraz-Alvarado, 43, Died From Gunshots

Case Number: 2024-13810

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 43-year-old Latino male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Francisco Alcaraz Alvarado.

Manner of Death: Homicide

Cause of Death: Gunshot Wounds of Head and Shoulder

RIP FRANCISCO ALCARAZ-ALVARADO (June 16, 1981 – August 31, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday at 11:22 a.m.

Date/Time of Shooting: August 24 (Saturday), 10:40 pm

Incident Location: 9301 Tampa Avenue, Northridge, CA 91324

LAPD Detective: Kellie A Kropfl

Contact Number: (818) 374-9550

* The shooting happened at the Northridge Fashion Center shopping mall. The victim was in his car in the parking lot in front of the California Pizza Kitchen near Dave and Busters.