Cal State LA student shot and killed near campus

Edgar Aguirre, 38, a junior majoring in communications at California State University, Los Angeles, was shot and killed April 1 near the Golden Eagle apartments near campus.

Aguirre was also a part of Project Rebound, which supports formerly incarcerated individuals as they complete their college degrees.

A campuswide email sent April 3 from Cal State LA President William Covino said Aguirre was shot while riding a scooter. The university also issued a statement: “This is devastating news. Our hearts are with Edgar’s family, friends and those in our community who knew him. … Edgar’s death is a tragic loss for his family and our University.”

LAPD said they are investigating the case.