Daniel Orona: Marijuana Dispensary-Adjacent Shooting in Lincoln Heights Claims Life of 25-Year-Old

By Dennis Romero Mon., Apr. 25 2011 at 12:13 PM

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The Valley Boulevard block of the attack.

A man who was shot outside a Lincoln Heights pot shop last week has died, the LAPD said today.

The attack in the 5400 block of Valley Boulevard not far from Cal State L.A. happened about 12:25 p.m. last Tuesday and appeared to be gang-related, according to cops. Police did not say if the shooting was related to the marijuana dispensary.

Authorities did say ...

... that 25-year-old Daniel Orona and three friends were inside his parked van in front of the shop when a suspect walked up aond opened fire with a handgun.

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Orona was hit several times, according to the LAPD.

He drove off before a passenger took the wheel and transported him to a hospital, where he died Friday afternoon.

None of his friends was hit by gunfire, cops said.

Police wouldn't name the pot shop in question but we found one called California Herbal Remedies at 5470 Valley Boulevard.

Anyone with information on the attack was asked to call Hollenbeck Homicide detectives at 323-342-8956.

Added: A commenter is calling the area "University Hills," which sounds more specific and more correct to us. But weigh in if you think otherwise.

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Cal State L.A., Daniel Orona, dispensary, homicide, LAPD, Lincoln Heights, marijuana, pot shop

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With a real mayor, perhaps we can hire the ideal 12,000 officers needed to suppress the out-of-control graffiti and the gang violence. A lot of good Special Order 40 does. Those folks here illegally arn't afraid of the police. It's the fear of retaliation from the gangs who control their neighborhoods. No wonder 'antonio' wants to build a masonry wall around the 'mayor's' house in Hancock Park.

SCOOBS

the area is formerly known as THE METROPOLITAN HILLS. A NOTORIOUS GANG THAT IS AT WAR WITH SURROUND GANGS.

Lakers_All_Day

The gunmen is lucky that the authorities caught him before anyone else!!!!!!!!

SCOOBS

I DONT BELIVE ANYBODY COULD CATCH HIM, OR ELSE IT WOULD HAVE BEEN SO ALREADY. THE POLICE JUST GOT LUCKY ENOUGH TO TAKE A SOLDIER OFF THE STREETS WILLING TO SACRIFICE HIS FREEDOM FOR HIS BARRIO THE METROPOLITAN HILLS. JUST STATING SOME FACTS FOOD FOR THOUGHT......

Arkmy27

Fuck meccos...nigger lovers..REST IN PIECE VEE.....

METS

HAHAHA M13L$

Tax90031

Im going to miss you My Boy,I will never forget you.For the past nineteen years of friendship I was always proud to call you my friend.My Heart goes out to Daniels Family.

Robert

Guest

There is an error with his age. He was actually 30. He leaves behind a Son, long term girlfriend, mother and siblings.

Bernielakers13

Danny was a genuine father and childhood friend. He'll definitely be missed by all his family and friends. May God rest his soul in paradise...

...bernie

rj barela

R.I.P Danny Boy. U will truly be missed. i also grew up with him. i knew him since he was a lil boy. And he grew up to be a loving son, father, brother, uncle and a GOOD FRIEND. My prayers are with his mother and grandmother and the entire family. ALWAYS IN MY THOUGHTS " D " ---- Candy B

Bottomsupla

This is ACTUALLY El Sereno 90032, not Lincoln Heights.

Frank

Daniel was going to be 31 in June. I grew up with Daniel, he is a superb guy that loved his family. He would no harm to nobody. He was a good MAN!!

I will see you soon Daniel. Love ya - Pancho!

rj barela

BE STRONG PANCHO. ALL UR FRIENDS AND FAMILY ARE HERE FOR YOU. JUST REACH OUT TO SOMEONE AND THEY WILL REACH BACK

Chan

It's El Sereno!

RIP DANIEL

RIP Danny.. You will be missed. Your grandma Linda and the Angeles are watching over you.

sonia

This was a horrific tragedy I wish that El Sereno was a safer community !!!!

RIP DANIEL

Sonia this stuff happens everywhere, rich or poor neighborhoods.. I wish that people would live life in peace with one another.

Not Weed Related

There's a liquor store - with bank like security windows, Garfono's - a popular pizza dive, a taco place and a smoke shop in this strip mall. It is right where the 710 ends - a very busy place and a likely location for someone who was being stalked. The safest place here is the dispensary since they are the only one with actually security guards.

Robert

OMG Dennis you need to take a drive around the hood to get your map straight. Valley Blvd. for anyone who grew up on the Eastside is considered EL SERENO far from Lincoln Heights. This shooting happened in El Sereno. Valley Blvd. isn't close to Lincoln Heights at all.