February 8, 2010
Parolee, gang member convicted of murdering 4-yr old boy
A parolee and documented gang member was convicted Monday of murder in the 2009 slaying of a 4-year-old boy in Echo Park, authorities said.
Howard Astorga, 26, was convicted by a Los Angeles County Superior Court jury of one count each of first degree murder and shooting at an unoccupied motor vehicle, the Los Angeles County district attorney's office said.
Jurors also found that Astorga carried out the crime to benefit the Diamond Street gang, according to authorities…
LINK - LATimes.com
