Reward jumps to $85,000 in cold-case killing of Altadena 4-year-old shot on a relative's porch
On the tenth anniversary of the tragic death of Salvador “Chavita” Esparza III, officials in Los Angeles County have increased the reward to $85,000 for information regarding his unsolved murder. The four-year-old boy was killed by a stray bullet in 2016 while standing on a relative's porch during a gang-related pursuit in Altadena. Despite a decade of investigation and numerous tips, the shooters who fled in a dark-colored vehicle remain at large. The boy’s grieving mother and grandmother continue to advocate for justice, sharing memories of his joyful life and dreams of becoming a first…
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