Jorge Rodriguez, David Escobar -- Harbor City 16-Year-Olds -- Killed in Sunday Drive-By

By Simone Wilson Mon., Nov. 28 2011 at 9:35 AM

Jorge Rodriguez, one of two teens shot dead yesterday in Harbor City.

Two teens were shot dead while walking along a Harbor City sidewalk early Sunday evening.

The L.A. County Coroner's Office has identified the victims as Jorge Rodriguez and David Escobar, both 16 years old.

Police tell City News Service that Rodriguez and Escobar took off running...

... after being hit by gunfire from a dark SUV that had pulled up beside them. When "someone inside fired several rounds from a handgun," says LAPD spokeswoman Officer Sara Faden, "both victims were struck and both ran."

The tragic double shooting, right at the tail end of Thanksgiving weekend, took place at Senator Avenue and 254th Street. (Intersection pictured below.)

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Police tell the LA Weekly that they've "not yet determined" whether the crime was gang-related. Friends and family of Jorge "Jorgie" Rodriguez, Jr. and David "DJ" Escobar have been sharing their shock and grief on Twitter through the night and morning:

"This wasnt supposto happen like this... Not to Dj," wrote another young woman on the wall of Tony Escobar, who's apparently related to David. (Both victims are listed as Harbor City residents on Facebook.)

Updates to come as the investigation continues. Harbor Station homicide detectives Fernando Rivas and Boris Oliva are leading the case -- anyone with more information can reach them at (310) 726-7881.

Did you know Jorge or David, or happen to witness the drive-by shooting last night? Please share below.

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David Escobar, drive-by, Harbor City, homicide investigation, Jorge Rodriguez, shooting, SUV, teen death, Thanksgiving

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Jorgie, I knew you since you were a baby...I have pictures of you and Vincent napping on my living room floor as babies in diapers...and now you're gone over nothing. I'm soo sorry this happened to you and your friend David, who it seems was just a good normal kid like you. I always wanted to thank you for getting Vincent's back when he went to Fleming and keeping him safe like the big bro you always were to him...I wish I could have been there to get yours. My heart breaks every time I think about this. Wishing God's love and strength to your mom and dad and sisters...you, David, and your families are forever in my prayers.

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My #1 DANCING PARTNER.. U will be missed soo much ... Love u... U was my second lil bro... My bro misses you soo much it hurts me to see him suffer for your lose... May u RIP and be in a better place.til we meet again LOVE U MEYBOL IBARRA...

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jorgie was an amazing person. and a great kid he didnt diserve this. its so sad that he died so young :'(

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Bigbootyjorge<333Im going to miss seeing your smile and hearing your laugh you were always in a good/happy mood, I will miss arguing about your big butt<3 I remember when I woul see you and hug you afterschool and how I was always jealous of your big butt, im going to miss you so much, I dont know why this happened to you, you were always a good boy, always respectful, caring and giving. I hope they get those who caused this. I love you jorge<333David I will miss you too even though I didnt know you that well, you were always making us laugh in 2nd period you were nice and respectful as well, im going to miss seeing you in class. I love you guys<3 rest in paradise jorgie and david <3

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Aw man my friends knew them and wen I heard I started crying for I know the pain of a lossY did the idiots shoot

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mman im always going to miss you man going to miss walking the track and seeing you there in 4th per -.- restK in paradise brother.!

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jorge it was so hard 2 here u was gone bro remember da days in 6 grade men old days was so fun we almost got into a fight but we tlk it over and we was cool those days went by 2 fast and we all went are diff. ways but u well always be in our heart love u brother no homo and see u soon bro and ty 4 always being there u always made me and yo yo laugh no matter wat move we in and ty and i know u looking down on us and please keep on be cuz we need it sometimes

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I miss those days when we use to laugh & making fun of other people . lol Where have those days been ? Why does it have to be you ?? Today was the day that everybody in school was not so happy at all . Everybody was crying & couldn't stop . I wish I could cry but I don't want you up in Heaven to see me like this . But , until we meet again Jorge Rodriguez.... <3{Rest In Paradise}<3