Miguel Sanchez, 20

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Miguel Sanchez, 20, a Latino young man, was killed in a double homicide with his brother Francisco at 6308 Eastern Ave. in Bell Gardens. He died at 2:24 p.m. Sunday, May 20.

The brothers were part of a group in a car. One was the driver. A suspect walked up on foot and pointed a gun at one of the passengers. The brother who was driving flung the car into reverse and tried to escape, but gunfire filled the car, and both brothers were hit. Both were transported for medical care. Francisco died at 10:45 a.m. May 20, and Miguel’s death came several hours later.

(Homicide Report’s translation of the Sanchez family’s comment post below: ‘The Sanchez family has scant resources, and asks your cooperation to cover funeral expenses since two people in our family have passed away at the same time. We are grateful in advance for whatever help you might give us in this time. Many thanks. Regarding whatever donation that you can give, please let us know by calling (562) 862-1903. Ask for Patricia Sanchez.’)