*Fatal shooting reported in Bassett

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BASSETT -- A 24-year-old La Puente man was shot and killed early Sunday morning in what police say may have been a gang-related attack.
Michael Alexis Gudiel, 24, of La Puente died at the scene of the shooting, which occurred about 3:15 a.m. in the 13900 block of Proctor Avenue, coroner's and sheriff's officials said.
Though authorities believe the shooting may have been gang-related, family members of Gudiel said he was not involved with gangs.
"He had a good heart," said Michael Gudiel's brother, Jose Gudiel. "He used to make me laugh."
Deputies from the sheriff's Industry Station had initially responded to reports of a shooting when, "they discovered the victim lying in the street, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound," Deputy Lillian Peck said in a written statement.
Homicide detectives handling the investigation could not be reached for comment Sunday.
Michael Gudiel's sister, Rose Gudiel, said her brother was attacked in a drive-by shooting as he walked home alone.
She said her brother was unmarried and had no children, but was working with an employment agency at the time of his death and was studying for a career with computers.
"He had plans to come ahead in life," Rose Gudiel said. "He had plans to get married and have kids."
Letty Gudiel, Michael Gudiel's sister-in-law, said although Michael Gudiel was the youngest of his brothers and sisters, "he was very protective of his family."
Family members also recalled him as a funny and shy man who loved music and the Lakers. They said Michael Gudiel was also competitive and athletic, and loved playing basketball.
"He was definitely funny," said brother Herbert Gudiel. "And confident."
Since the shooting, Rose Gudiel said the family has received support and comfort from neighbors.
Family members urged anyone who may have information about the shooting to come forward.
"If anyone saw anything, please help us," Jose Gudiel said.


4 Comments

Tijuana Del Norte said:

California should have stopped illegal immigration many years ago. Basset is becoming another Tijjuana with gangs killing each other for control

211guy said:

Check out this story and draw your own conclusions.

Two Men Arrested for Weekend Party Murder in Los Angeles ...
Sep 25, 2007 ... They are 22-year-old Michael Gudiel and 22-year-old Henry Rodriguez, both Los Angeles residents. They were arrested and booked at the Los ...
www.associatedcontent.com/.../two_men_arreste... -

"Up-Dated" Sun. 6-21, obviously his family & Buds are unaware of his rap sheet, maybe his family can remember if Attorney "Coach" Guillen got him off on the 'bogus' murder rap.
We need more 'Up-Dates' and hope this comment doesn't disappear like others.

Interesting said:

Wow, imagine that.

626 said:

These people live near me and those boys are all trouble makers. driving wreckless around the neighborhood and acting like wannabe thugs they get what they deserve.

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