19-year-old Cesar Rodriguez had been an LA County Sheriff’s Explorer since he was 15 years old. On August 28th, 2011, Rodriguez and his friend Larry Villegas were gunned down following a party in Whittier – 2 weeks prior, Rodriguez had just applied to become a deputy. We also highlight the shooting death of Jason Cortez, a photographer who was visiting LA from Virginia when he was shot in the back while hiking in Debs Park in Montecito Heights.