On July 6, 2020, 24-year-old Edgar Vasquez was leaving his Los Angeles home for work as a security guard when he was tragically shot in the alley behind his residence, where he later died at a hospital. Surveillance shows two suspects running from the scene. Detectives also identified a white Jeep Grand Cherokee and a black Chevy Silverado leaving the area shortly after the shooting. Edgar’s family and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department are asking for the community’s help. Even the smal

This month, we proudly honor the rich history, culture, and countless contributions of Hispanic Americans who have helped shape our nation and law enforcement community. Among the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s most respected pioneers was Martin G. Aguirre, who served as Sheriff in the late 19th century. Aguirre joined the Department as a Deputy Sheriff in 1885 and made lasting innovations that continue to define our heritage today. He designed the rounded tips on our six-pointed star