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Man shot to death in Palmdale, suspect sought

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The fatal shooting was reported around 3:45 p.m. Monday, May 30, at a trailer park in the 3500 block of East Avenue R in Palmdale, sheriff's officials said. [Photo by LUIS MEZA]
The fatal shooting was reported around 3:45 p.m. Monday, May 30, at a trailer park in the 3500 block of East Avenue R in Palmdale, sheriff’s officials said. [Photo by LUIS MEZA]
PALMDALE – A man shot and killed a male visitor at his ex-girlfriend’s residence in Palmdale Monday afternoon and then fled the scene, authorities said.

Suspected gunman, 52-year-old Gonzalo Apatiga Lopez. [Image courtesy: LASD]
Suspected gunman, 52-year-old Gonzalo Apatiga Lopez. [Image courtesy: LASD]
Detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in locating the suspected gunman, 52-year-old Gonzalo Apatiga Lopez, who is considered armed and extremely dangerous, according to an LASD Special Bulletin. Lopez was last seen driving a black 2002 Lincoln Navigator, California license plate 7B89645.

The fatal shooting was reported around 3:45 p.m. Monday, May 30, at a trailer park in the 3500 block of East Avenue R in Palmdale, according to a news release from the Sheriff’s Information Bureau.

“Detectives learned that the suspect visited his ex-girlfriend at her residence,” the news release states. “The suspect became upset that a male visitor was at the residence. The suspect brandished a handgun and shot the victim multiple times in the upper torso.”

The victim, a Hispanic male in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office. His name has not yet been released because his next of kin has not been notified.

Anyone with information about the shooting or Lopez’s whereabouts is encouraged to contact sheriff’s homicide detectives at 323-890-5500.

UPDATE: The victim has been identified at Jesus Flores-Garcia, 49, of Palmdale, according to the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office.

Gonzalo Apatiga Lopez wanted

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31 comments for "Man shot to death in Palmdale, suspect sought"

  1. speaking on racism I have Latinos pick on me every time I go out to the store. I love Latinos but they don’t like me at all. It’s because I said something one person and she did not like what I said and they have a lot of familia it’s amazing.

  3. Vote for the bigott Trump, go choke yourself. You should move to Arizona with the rest of the racists.

  4. Every immigrant coming into this country should be put into the military for 10 years. And then wait and see how long they take off back to their country before going into the military can you see who cares about being in the USA

    • You’re a genius. How would that make any sense? You probably don’t have the slightest clue about military service. Ridiculous

      • If the immigrants come here sneaking it should be in the military if they want to stay in United States right now for free

    • Well, that’s not a bad idea, the military has given my family and I a great life and the retirement benefits are spectacular. It is a great sacrifice for the families of those who serve, but we understand why we do it. Many of these immigrants have suffered a whole lot, I am sure they would love to serve in the military to stay in the USA. I also bet that I great majority would endure this and teach a few of our Americans what work ethics look like. I know my mother ran circles around many while working two-three jobs and highlighting the importance of education for my sister and I. Thank you mom!

    • What part of this article said this man was an immigrant? You appear to be making an assumption due to his appearance and name.

    • You probably wouldnt even be able to hang in the military. This guy probably can do better then you in anything ur probably just a useless peace of [removed] that doesnt have no life.

  7. This is to all the women suffering from domestic violence. DV does not know color, race, creed, or social-economic status, never stay living such a horrendous nightmare. There are many support systems willing to help you, men such as the one mentioned above will never change. Have some self-respect and get out, life always gives you a second chance if you are willing to work for your success. If you have children, please think about them and the vicious circle you are projecting.

    “After a while I looked in the mirror and realized…wow, after all those hurts, scars, and bruises, after all of those trials, I really made it through. I did it. I survived that which was supposed to kill me. So I straightened my crown…and walked away like a boss.”

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  8. His nose was broke at one point which indicates he’s been in the violent scene for years. He was raised in that life of fighting, macho bull crap. He’s probably hiding in Ventura county. Looks like a part time farmer…which is not racial it’s just my observation. Violence comes in every color and creed. Prayers for the family that lost a beloved… Prayers for humanity to stop violence, and prayers that the diseased society we live in changes for the better.

  9. If in that picture it is the actual picture shown, we are vehicle we are looking for the wrong vehicle it says it is a Lincoln Navigator and the one in the picture is a Lincoln Blackwood

  11. This guy has probably self-deported himself back to Mexico by now. Now if we can just get the other 12 million illegal aliens to do the same.

  13. Brown on brown violence. Was either illegally here in this Country.

    I’d like to blame 0bama for this, oh wait lets blame the gun.

    • Go vote for trump you racist! !! Such a senseless crime. I pray people battle and over come the jealousy and controlling issues inside them. Nobody belongs to anybody. We are each given our own life through God we are not property we do not need to answer to anyone. R.i.p to the gentleman who died for no reason.

        • GA, you and the whinning little b*^*ch Trump, are the loads that should have been swallowed. I don’t blame you though…..i blame your parents. Racism is alive and well and it is now available in color.

    • The shooter was white, the victim was Hispanic. Got to feed the narrative that Hispanics don’t commit crimes.f