' fill='%231ec7e2'/%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Advanced Search
Edgar Vazquez
Status: HOMICIDE
City: Los Angeles
State: California
County: Los Angeles County
Date of birth: December 15, 1999
Date of death: July 7, 2020
Age: 20
Gender: Male
Race: Hispanic/Latino
Cause of death: Gun Firearm
Anniversary month: July
LEA: Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Los Angeles, California
Case Spotlight: View case spotlight
Case Spotlight
July 7, 2025 | By: Zoe Smolios, Freelance Journalist & PCC Volunteer “He was the backbone of our family.” That’s how Edgar Vazquez’s younger brother, Angel Vazquez remembers his older brother. On July 7, 2020, Edgar’s life was tragically cut short after the 20-year-old was shot just minutes after walking out of his family home in Willowbrook, California, to go work an overnight shift as a security officer at the City of Hope Medical Center. His mother, Gabriela Moreno, says Edgar was special from the day he was born. Being the oldest of three children and having an absent father, Edgar shared a special bond with his siblings and knew he had to be the best role model for them. “At the end of the day, Edgar would always be there for Mom and siblings,” Moreno said. Edgar would go into school being known as “Mr. Popular” or “Mr. Cool Guy,” his mother recalls. He was the type of person who could get along with anyone but also... Read More
Submit A Case
If you have lost a loved one to an unsolved homicide, that took place at least one year ago, please submit your case to our staff. We provide free, ongoing advocacy for you, and your loved one.
