Hahn Establishes $20,000 Reward in Lynwood Murder of Irene Gonzalez in September

November 26, 2024

Mother of two succumbed to gunshot wound on residential street

Los Angeles, CA – Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion by Supervisor Janice Hahn to establish the County’s $20,000 reward for information leading to the apprehension and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the September 15, 2024 murder of Los Angeles resident Irene Gonzalez in the City of Lynwood. Gonzalez was shot while exiting a dark four-door sedan after spending a few minutes in the passenger seat. After being shot, Gonzalez ran southbound from the vehicle before collapsing in front of 12522 Oak Street, where she succumbed to the gunshot wound. She was declared deceased by responding LA County Fire Department personnel at 5:55 am.

Gonzalez left behind an adult autistic son and one juvenile son.

“This was a vicious, close-range shooting, and now there are two sons without the mother they so needed. Solving this crime won’t bring their mom back, but Irene and her loved ones deserve justice, and this violent criminal with no regard for human life belongs behind bars,” said Hahn. “We need the public’s help here. If you saw or may have seen something, please call us. Irene’s sons need you.”

The vehicle from which Gonzalez emerged and was shot was described as an older model four-door black sedan with tinted windows and a sunroof, and was parked in front of 12514 Oak Street at the time of the shooting. Anyone with information is urged to contact Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau Detective Lt. Mike Gomez at (323) 890-5500 or the Crime Stoppers Hotline at (800) 222-TIPS (8477).