Los Angeles, California — A renewed effort to solve a five-year-old murder has prompted authorities to offer a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the individual responsible for the death of Edgar Vasquez. The tragic incident unfolded on July 6, 2020, as Vasquez was leaving for his job at City of Hope, where he was scheduled for a graveyard shift.
Vasquez was shot multiple times while sitting in his vehicle, leading to an immediate investigation by law enforcement. During a news conference on Thursday, his mother, Gabriela Moreno, spoke with emotion about her son’s life and the impact of his untimely death. She urged the community to assist in providing crucial information that could aid in the investigation.
“I’m standing here on behalf of my son, whose life was taken tragically on his way to work,” she stated. Moreno expressed her longing for justice, emphasizing the significance of community involvement in solving such crimes. “There is someone out there who saw something. I want justice for my son’s case. There are too many cold cases out there,” she added.
Sheriff’s department investigators have shared new developments, citing video footage that captured two suspects fleeing the scene. Authorities are particularly interested in identifying a white Jeep Grand Cherokee and a black Silverado pickup truck that were present at the time of the shooting. Homicide Lieutenant Chris Oakley of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department highlighted the importance of public assistance in narrowing down leads.
While wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with her son’s joyful image, Moreno reflected on the lasting love she holds for him. “He’s always missed, always remembered, and he’s always with us,” she said. The pain of losing a child is evident as she continues to seek closure in her son’s case.
Community members and anyone with relevant information are encouraged to reach out to the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. For anonymous tips, individuals can contact Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS or visit their website. The ongoing effort to bring justice to Edgar Vasquez’s family highlights the importance of community cooperation in solving violent crimes and the lasting impact these tragedies leave behind.