(L.A.) Patrick Vallor, 22, Died the Day After Christmas
Case Number: 2004-09811
Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 22-year-old Caucasian male that occurred at a place of business.
The coroner’s office has identified the man as Patrick Vallor.
Manner of Death: Suicide [!]
Cause of Death: Gunshot Wound of the Head
RIP PATRICK EDWARD VALLOR (June 29, 1982 – December 26, 2004)
The decedent was a decorated Marine who had killed a transexual prostitute.
<<< LAPD Press Release >>>
On December 26, 2004, at approximately 4:30 a.m., LAPD shot a Los Angeles man suspected of committing a homicide in the Hollywood Area.
At approximately 3:50 a.m., LAPD cops responded to a homicide that occurred in the 4900 block of West Melrose Hill. A citizen who reported the crime also supplied information describing the suspect’s vehicle. An LAPD helicopter observed the suspect’s vehicle fleeing the area and a police pursuit ensued. The suspect, later identified as Patrick Vallor, exited his car, refused to comply to officer’s orders and a less lethal weapon was used without results.
Vallor then ran from officers and drew a handgun in the process.
Two-year veteran Officer Mario Jacinto, in fear of his safety, fired his service handgun at Vallor.
Los Angeles Fire Department Paramedics responded and pronounced Vallor dead at the scene. A handgun was recovered at the scene.