JOSE LUIS CRUZ

Date of Death: 12/1/12

City of Murder: Long Beach, California

Long Beach Police Department

Jose Cruz Jr., a 23-year-old Latino, died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012 several days after being shot near Cedar Avenue and Plymouth Street in Long Beach, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Ed Winter, spokesman for the coroner's office, said Cruz was shot Nov. 29, 2012 during a drive-by.

The victim was taken to a hospital in Long Beach, where he remained until his death Dec. 1, 2012.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact Long Beach police homicide at (562) 570-7244. Anonymous tips may be submitted by calling (800) 222-TIPS (8477).