North Hollywood: Man, 21, shot in gang killing

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Gilbert Solano, a 21-year-old Latino, died of a gunshot wound to the chest on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009, in the 6600 block of Laurel Canyon Boulevard in North Hollywood, according to the Los Angeles County coroner’s office.
Solano got into an argument with someone from a rival gang, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The man Solano was arguing with went to his car, got a gun, shot him once in the chest and drove away, police said.
Police have no description of the suspect or vehicle and are calling the killing gang-related.
Anyone with information is asked to call North Hollywood Det. Richard Wheeler at 818-623-4075.
-- Anthony Pesce