MONTEREY PARK (CNS) - Sheriff's investigators Tuesday touted a $60,000 reward in hopes of encouraging people to come forward with information leading to the person or people responsible for the killings of two men in Compton four years ago.
Javier Menchaca, 19, and Juan Orozco, 22, were fatally shot just before 1 a.m. Nov.14, 2021, while they were seated inside Menchaca' s vehicle during an illegal street race/takeover event near 1940 N. Bullis Road and Pine Street, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
Both men were pronounced dead at the scene.
Sheriff's officials said more than 100 people were gathered at the intersection when the shots rang out. When gunshots rang out, the crowd scattered.
"This was a senseless act of violence carried out in a crowded area where dozens of people may have seen or heard something critical," sheriff's homicide Lt. Michael Gomez said. "We know someone in that crowd has information that can help bring justice to these two young men and provide answers to their families. We are urging anyone with knowledge of this crime no matter how small it may seem to come forward."
Orozco's mother, Sylvia, said through an interpreter, "My son never came home that night, and our family has lived with this pain every day since. If you saw something or know who did this, please speak up. Help us get justice for Juan and Javier and allow our families to begin to heal."
Anyone with information was asked to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Anonymous tips can be made through Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).
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