Two Known Gang Members Shot, One Killed NR12344kr

Los Angeles:  Two men standing in an alley Sunday evening were shot by a male Hispanic suspect riding in a light colored pickup truck.

On July 22, 2012, around 7:10 p.m., 24-year-old Emanuel Padilla and a friend were standing in the alleyway near Gulf Avenue and E Street.  Multiple suspects in a light colored pickup truck drove up to them and fired numerous rounds striking them both.

Padilla and his friend were transported to a local hospital by Los Angeles Fire Department personnel where Padilla died shortly after arriving.  His friend was admitted and remains in critical condition.

The motive for this shooting remains unclear, but detectives are investigating the possibility that it was gang related.

Anyone with information about this incident or suspects is asked to contact Harbor Area Homicide Detectives, Detectives Patricia Batts or David Alvarez at 310-726-7889 or (310) 726-7879.  During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247).  Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone.  All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.”  Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on "webtips" and follow the prompts.