Wanted man reportedly shot himself

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Updating a case reported on the first list published by The Homicide Report, Los Angeles police today said that a man wanted for the Jan. 20 killing of 22-year-old Armando Vera in the San Fernando Valley is dead. They said he shot himself in a standoff with special-enforcement deputies in Long Beach earlier this month.

See previous post on victim Vera

Here is an excerpt from the LAPD statement:

On May 7, 2007, shortly after 7:00 p.m., Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Operations Safe Street gang unit received an anonymous tip that Rudy Magana, a Compton Tortilla Flats gang member had been seen at a residence in Long Beach. Magana was wanted for the January 20, 2007 shooting death of his sister’s former boyfriend. The sister and victim had been arguing over the custody of their son. Magana became angry with the victim and shot and killed him.

Detectives established surveillance in the 7200 block of Lime Street and observed Magana at a residence. A perimeter was established and the Sheriff’s Special Enforcement Bureau was called. Upon their arrival, several individuals exited the residence. However, Magana did not. Minutes later, Magana began firing shots at the deputies.

Eventually, tear gas was used and deputies entered the residence. Inside, they found Magana on the floor, unresponsive and holding a gun. It appeared he shot himself.