Pictured is Joe V. Olivas, Marine, who along with Edward Hernandez, Genaro Juarez, Arthur Mendoza, Virginia Morales, and John Montez were arrested in an alleged gang shooting that took place at the home of Joe Gonzalez, 1441 Playground Street where a wedding shower was being held. Gonzales claimed that after he ordered Hernandez and Mendoza to leave, they returned with the other suspects. A melee ensued which lead to the shooting death of Felix Miramonte, 15, and the injuries of Marco Cano, 17, and Edmond A. Mendoza, 17. Photograph dated December 4, 1942.
Olivas, Joe Mexican Americans--California--Los Angeles Murder--California--Los Angeles Clothing and dress--California--Los Angeles Sailors--California--Los Angeles Gangs--California--Los Angeles Los Angeles Evening Herald and Express photographs Herald-Examiner Collection photographs
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