Deputy Maria Cecilia Rosa

EOW 03/28/06

On Tuesday, March 28, 2006, Deputy Maria Rosa, assigned to the Inmate Reception Center, was found shot in the City of Long Beach and subsequently died from her injuries.

Shortly after 6 A.M., a Long Beach Police personnel responded to the 2900 block of South Eucalyptus Avenue regarding a person down. Upon their arrival, officers discovered Rosa in front of the residence suffering from a gunshot wound. Rosa was immediately transported to a local hospital where she, unfortunately, succumbed to her injuries.

Robbery appears to have been the motive, but Homicide Detectives are systematically investigating all possible leads. Currently, Long Beach Homicide Detectives are requesting the public’s assistance in locating two possible suspects. Suspect #1 is described as a male Hispanic in his late teens to early twenties, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt. Suspect #2 is described as a male Hispanic in his late teens to early twenties. Both suspects were seen riding bicycles near the residence at the time of the incident. An unidentified bicycle was found near the scene.

Anyone with information regarding this crime, please contact Long Beach Police Department Homicide Detectives Bryan Mcmahon or Patrick O’Dowd at (562) 570-7244.

Make checks payable to:"Deputy Maria Rosa Memorial Fund # 307"

Please forward checks or cash donations to:

The Inmate Reception Center
Main Control or Operations Office
450 Bauchet Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Or

Sheriff's Relief Fund # 307
c/o Sheriff's Relief Association
11515 S. Colima Road
Whittier, California 90604

On behalf of Deputy Maria Cecilia Rosa's family, and her extended family at IRC, thank you for your support, thoughts and prayers.