(L.A.) Juan Melendez Jr., 17, Died From Head Shots

Case Number: 2024-17415

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 17-year-old Latino male that occurred on a street.

The coroner’s office has identified the teenager as Juan Melendez Jr.

Manner of Death: Homicide

Cause of Death: Gunshot Wounds of the Head

RIP JUAN MELENDEZ JR. (January 29, 2007 – November 7, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Thursday at 12:35 a.m.

The decedent was one of two teens fatally shot at Mount Washington lookout.

(L.A.) Denzell Guzman, 18, Died From a Head Shot

This is considered a double homicide.

Reference address: 1460 Cliff Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90065