COMPTON, Calif (KTLA) — Friends and family of an unarmed man who was fatally shot by Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies two months ago gathered Saturday afternoon at the site of the shooting.
Jose de la Trinidad of Inglewood was shot and killed on November 10 at the corner of east 122nd Street and Wilmington Avenue in Compton.
After meeting at the site, the group marched more than two miles to the Compton sheriff’s station.
“We just want to be heard, we want justice,” said Rita Alanis, the sister-in-law of De la Trinidad.
The 36-year-old father of two was shot to death shortly after he left his niece’s quinceanera with his older brother, Francisco.
Sheriff’s deputies attempted to stop Francisco for speeding but instead he led the officers on a brief chase.
When Francisco finally stopped, Jose exited the vehicle and was shot.
Sheriff’s officials maintain Trinidad was reaching for his waistband and that deputies, fearing he had a weapon, shot him.
He was unarmed.
The shooting remains under investigation.
Chris Wolfe reports.
38 Comments to “Friends, Family Rally for Inglewood Man Slain by Deputies”
January 26, 2013 at 5:00 PM
Jose was a hard worker and a loyal friend. Life will never be the same for those two sweet girls. I pray that justice will be done and this shoot before asking to commonly done by la sheriffs and police, will stop.
January 26, 2013 at 6:31 PM
That's what he gets for Jumping out grabbing his waistband & not following Police orders / the law.We can only hope you learn from his mistakes.I don't no how they do it SOUTH of the US Border but Here in America Good Hard WORKING people don't run from the police.Only low life Criminal Gang Banging fools with a REASON to run do.May he RIP( Rot In Purgatory).These Paco's will never learn.
January 28, 2013 at 1:46 PM
What are you talking about, you act like only Mexicans do this kind of stuff. Are you kidding me? This could happen to anyone. You're just ignorant and racist!
January 26, 2013 at 6:38 PM
yvette-
I hope you die of breast cancer, and that your children are raped by their teacher. This is what the filth of the world like you deserve. Freaking monkey.
January 26, 2013 at 7:22 PM
Cordell, you are one stupid, ignorant idiot excuse for a human being. Wishing ill and death on children?
January 26, 2013 at 6:45 PM
Hard working honest people don't run from the cops when stopped for speeding. His picture looks like he was gang banger and he got what he wanted.
January 26, 2013 at 5:29 PM
Well it is kind of hard to feel sorry for Jose, because everytime someone in th hispanic community get shot that's what they always scream, he was innoncent. Yet they was out there being chased by the police or gang bang'n.
January 26, 2013 at 8:01 PM
You're a moron.
January 27, 2013 at 8:55 AM
You are the moron.
January 27, 2013 at 11:10 AM
I just call it how I see it, you guys always looking to sue the system, after one of yours was out there breaking the law. Just tell the next reative when the police get behind them to pull over. Doesn't seem like he was thinking about his daughter the night he was out being chased by the police.
January 27, 2013 at 11:40 AM
This is seriously ironic coming from you, sista59. How many public services are you sucking up?
January 30, 2013 at 6:48 PM
you sure act as if you know . are you related to crooked law enforcement. be real with it . if this was you – you wouldnt be talking all this mess …just keeping it real
January 26, 2013 at 5:30 PM
Police have way too much power and sometimes abuse this power! And after "Internal Affairs" does their
investigation……, it will all be deemed "Justified" when all is said and done! Just watch and see!!
This is why they don't let banks govern themselves….It is too much power!! The same should be done in law enforcement! Half of the review board should be "We the people"!! Just saying!! My sincere condolences to the family and friends of this man…May justice be served in this case. My prayers to all of you.
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January 26, 2013 at 6:41 PM
One less piece of garbage MexiCAN'T. Hope he suffered all the way to his eternity in burning HELL!
January 26, 2013 at 7:57 PM
You must be a white. If anything you're going to burn in hell for being a racist fool. Have some respect for the decsesed!
January 26, 2013 at 8:20 PM
Uneducated Ghetto Woman.
January 26, 2013 at 10:41 PM
Racist all of you need Jesus
January 26, 2013 at 7:21 PM
Ignorant people will go to hell, that's why the world is the way it is.
January 26, 2013 at 7:39 PM
No Bad people go to hell ignorant people like you, is why the world is the way it is.
January 26, 2013 at 7:23 PM
Prayers and condolences for the family of Jose DeLa Trinidad….praying for justice for the family ….. respect the family in their time of pain …remember who’s watching you . As for the negative reply. U will get the same in return .
January 26, 2013 at 7:24 PM
BTW , just because you have a Spanish last name it doesn't mean you're Mexican.
January 26, 2013 at 7:33 PM
Ya but your wet back will give you away everytime.
January 26, 2013 at 8:11 PM
It’s unfortunate he lost his life but his actions were what led (possibly) to the tragic outcome. Driving away with the police on your heels and getting out without being asked is a definite no no. Wonder if there’ll ever be video of the “brief chase.”
Probably not…
January 26, 2013 at 8:16 PM
He wasn't even driving! Learn how to read.
January 26, 2013 at 8:13 PM
It’s unfortunate he lost his life but his actions were what led (possibly) to the tragic outcome. Driving away with the police on your heels and getting out without being asked is a definite no no. Wonder if there’ll ever be video of the “brief chase”
released. Probably not…
January 26, 2013 at 9:00 PM
I bet if this was an attractive 36 yr. old white blond bimbo female. She would be eating balogna sandwiches in jail waiting for her court hearing. HER LIFE SPARED!!! Jose made a big mistake by reaching at his waist. At his age, he should have known better just to follow police orders because there are cops out there that are cowards, and if you give them the slightest reason to shoot they will. I stop buying into that garbage of officers fearing for their lives. In this case there were more than one deputy. How come these dumb cops can't shoot the suspect in the arm or leg? And why are these cops so scared with all of that heat they have around them?
January 26, 2013 at 10:42 PM
Well said.
January 27, 2013 at 2:56 AM
Guest, you're an idiot for comparing this situation with a white …….., blah, blah,blah. You reach for something while cops are talking to you, you are going to get shot, period. I would have shot him as we'll. by the way, I am not the cops' biggest fan either.
January 27, 2013 at 6:13 PM
You know I"m right knucklehead!! just admit it. By the way, I did say that he made a big mistake by reaching at his waist. Look what happened, no gun on him,
January 27, 2013 at 11:39 AM
No. She would have respected the authority of the police and pulled over when she saw blue lights. She would be alive because she would have stayed in the car, as you are supposed to, until officers advised otherwise. It is not about race, it is about following procedures.
January 27, 2013 at 7:13 PM
No,you don't know that for sure because every situation is different. I wasn't trying to make it a racial issue. I'm simply going by what I've seen and heard past and present. And cops are a little
more lenient towards females, Especially if they are attractive.
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January 27, 2013 at 10:06 AM
Seems like the family is trying to cash in some money. They scream they want justice (the cop sent to jail). But if they could have a choice of money or justice I would bet they would take the money.
January 27, 2013 at 11:14 AM
What is this world coming too. The cops are only doing their job. Its apparant this guy was breaking the law. The bottom line he ran. If he had nothing to hide he should of done what he was told. Don’t blame the cops.
January 27, 2013 at 11:16 AM
Criminals shoot before asking why shouldn't police. Only criminals run from the police for stupid s–t. Citizens pull over and get there ticket and go on. Protest all you want don't do the crime if you can't do the time. It's hard to feel sorry for gang bangers. I know alot of gangbangers with a job and a family.
January 27, 2013 at 4:18 PM
How do you know he was a gang member? Did you personally know him? I doubt it you're just an ignorant person.
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