(L.A.) Elmer Quintanilla, 16, Died From Gunshots
Case Number: 2024-00504
Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 16-year-old Latino male that occurred in a hospital.
The coroner’s office has identified the teen as Elmer Quintanilla.
Manner of Death: Homicide
Cause of Death: Multiple Gunshot Wounds
RIP ELMER QUINTANILLA (March 25, 2007 – January 8, 2024)
Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday at 7:43 p.m.
Incident Location: 13089 Carl Street, northeast of San Fernando Housing at 10995 Lehigh Avenue in Pacoima
Four people, including two juveniles, were arrested in connection with this crime.
- Giovanny Montesdeoca, arrested in Lancaster on Jan. 26
- Jose Espinoza, arrested in Oxnard on Jan. 29
- A juvenile identified only as Gomez, arrested in California City on Jan. 26
- A juvenile identified only as Lopez, arrested in California City on Jan. 26.
One of the juveniles is expected to be tried as an adult.