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UPDATED: Man dies after assault at Lancaster nightclub

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The assault happened at the Mango Tango nightclub, friends of the victim said. They say he was beaten in the bathroom with a toilet seat cover, but sheriff's officials have release little details about the incident. (Photo by LUIS MEZA)
The assault happened at the Mango Tango nightclub, friends of the victim said. They say he was beaten in the bathroom with a toilet cover, but sheriff’s officials have not confirmed the information and are releasing little details about the incident due to the ongoing investigation. (Photo by LUIS MEZA)

LANCASTER – One suspect is in custody in connection with an assault at a Lancaster nightclub that left one man dead early Saturday morning, authorities said.

The incident was reported around 12:37 a.m. Saturday in the 44200 Block of Division Street in Lancaster, according to deputy Don Walker of the Sheriff’s Headquarters Bureau.

The victim, whose name has not yet been released, was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to a head injury, Walker stated.

A friend of the victim said the man was beaten with a toilet cover in the bathroom of the Mango Tango nightclub.

Sheriff’s officials have not confirmed this information, saying only that “the man was the victim of an assault at a local bar.”

The suspect’s identity is being withheld due to the ongoing investigation, Walker said.

There is no further information available at this time.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.

Luciano Juarez
Luciano Juarez (Contributed photo)

UPDATED 9/29/13: The victim has been identified as 49-year-old Luciano Juarez of Lancaster, according to the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office. 

Editor’s Note: We will have more information on this incident as soon as it becomes available.

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43 comments for "UPDATED: Man dies after assault at Lancaster nightclub"

  1. That’s really sucks and I was told by a friend that the person who’s in custody is an ex gang member that worked at the international shopping mall in Palmdale (the shopping mall ) as a security guard I don’t think this was his first time that he acted in this matter and was also known to do lots of drinking and drug. I hope Justice can be served and the family make it thru this hard Tim

  3. Chano was a great person in all aspects!! He was a hard working man we worked together! he knew my family! my five year old said that chano was his best friend when i told him what had happened he started crying he asked me who did it and why I had no answers for my boy! This is such a big tragedy and the worst part is that chano was an innocent person that never liked to mess with anyone. I wish that I would’ve been there and this wouldn’t had happened he would still be here with us!!! [removed] MANGO TANGO HAVE THEM PAY FOR THE FUNERAL AND ALL COSTS!! My condolences to the family!! R.I.P CHANO!!!!

  4. Yea he was n he was my best dad i ever had n now hes gone for ever n hope that they catch the other guy n put him behind bars n never kome out REST IN PEACE DADDY N ALWAYZ WILL BE MISSED N I LOVE U …. UR DAUGHTER STEPHANIE :’-( WILL MISS U FOR LIFE :’-(

    • omg stephanie i was reading this the other day n i didnt know it was ur dad until now im sorry for ur loss

      • Thank you kim yea he was my best daddy in the world n he was a very hard workin person n also a lovin person n he had plans but noe he cant make them kome true I LOVE U DADDY N ALWAYZ WILL REST IN PEACE :’-(

        • So sorry for your loss Stephanie ! I cant imagine what your going trough .. my dad is like my best friend as well ! I will be praying for your family !!

    • so sorry for your loss mija .. prayers to you and your family.. justice will be made not only in this world but with our lord to..

  5. There will be a vigil at Mango Tango today at 2:30pm. If you can make it, please show your support for a tragedy-stricken family. Thank you in advance.

  6. Can we get off the demographic case for just a moment to allow those to mourn the loss of a loved one? This man, Luciano a.k.a Chano, was the most big-hearted, funniest man, I ever had the pleasure of knowing for the past 11 years. He was always willing to help out anybody whether it be financially or emotionally. If you were down, he was certainly the one to make you smile. He had no gang affiliations, no beef with anybody, and was only ever looking to have a good time with his family and friends. He leaves behind 3 adult children; 2 sons and a daughter. I happen to be the younger son’s best friend. This was such a senseless, violent act that shouldn’t have happened. All Chano was trying to do was have a good time, have a couple drinks, heck, dance a little bit. I’m told 2 guys in the restroom jumped him one after the other, and the back of his head hit the toilet causing a severe concussion. The first coward apparently went back to the bar for one more drink before fleeing. I believe he was caught. While the other took off running into the adjacent field. If anybody has anything about this 2nd wanted man, please provide the info to the sheriff’s dept. The family is desperately seeking closure and wanting to know who the scum is, and why they did this to such an innocent loving man.

    R.I.P. Chano

    You’re missed very much, thanks for the countles memories.

  8. This place is worse than most of the areas in So. California! I’ve lived here for almost 20 years and it has gotten progressively worse over time. They don’t tell you the truth because that would make R.X. Perris look bad. This is the place they get away with murder and crimes go unsolved. It’s a joke and not funny for most of us. I for one think its unsafe and pretty ghetto any more. There is more crime in the politics up here then in the City of Bell!!! And I don’t mean Jim Ledford he has done a great job for Palmdale. Hope I don’t end up dead for writing this. Lol!!!! Just saying. My sympathy for the family of the latest victims, your in my prayers.

  10. I received a job offer in Lancaster so I came here looking for information on this area. The city website makes everything appear like paradise so I thought what better place to figure out what is the truth (sorta) than the newspaper. I have no idea what the “demographic” of the neighborhood, but most of the comments here seem racial charged. Now, I could be wrong. The “demographic” could mean poverty stricken and drug infested. However, that isn’t the tone that I was getting from the comments. There is crime everywhere. In fact I just moved from an area with barely any minorities yet the crime rate is still climbing. At any rate, I would not want to move my family to a place where bigotry is the norm.

    • I thought I was the only one that noticed, don’t let it discourage you, there are good people here in spite of the bigots.

      • NOT ALL BLACK PEOPLE ARE BAD! WE ALL GOOD PEOPLE OF OTHER NATIONALITIES CANT BE JUDGED BY ANYONE ELSE’S ACTIONS. I GREW UP IN AV AND I AM BLACK. I SAW THE CHANGE A AFFORDABLE PARADISE TURNED TO THE GHETTO. WE SHOULD ONLY BE ACCOUNTABLE BY OUR OWN ACTIONS.IF YOU DON’T LIKE WHERE YOU YOU ALWAYS HAVE THE OPTION TO MOVE. DOES ANYONE KNOW THE VICTIM’S NAME? THIS IS THE ARTICLE OF A LIFE LOST TOO SOON, THE FAMILY SHOULD BE RESPECTED. THE SAME RESPECT YOU’D WANT IF YOU WERE TO LOSE YOUR LIFE, AND IT MADE THE NEWS.

    • When I moved to California, I came up here for a drive and there was nothing here 33 years ago and I love small towns. If I could sell my house I’d be out of here in a heartbeat. It may look nice but believe me the crime has gone up ten fold. I would never recommend anyone to live here. Besides, there aren’t any jobs. What you see is what you get. The AV Press lies about how it is up here. I live in a nice, quiet area, but the fear of the element is what takes over. Get the heck out of here. Our city leaders are corrupt also. Argue, Argue, Argue!

    • Best of luck in any choice you make, on whether relocating or not.
      I was born here in the AV and have yet to ever have problems with anyone.
      Problems follow those who make problems…
      No one place is PERFECT, just befriend your neighbors and believe in the best.
      Trust that God’s Will be done.

      • “Problems follow those who make problems? You’ve got to be kidding! Do you believe that all these people that have been hurt or killed is their fault?

        It’s the element up here. Some people enjoy hurting others and have no remorse. The AV is a haven for criminals.

        My husband was raised up here and was a cop for many years and he comments on the negative changes. I’m very grateful he educates me on personal safety.

        Your head is in the sand and I pray for your safety. Don’t go out alone at night!

        • I agree with Gemini. If it is was in anyway possible for me to flee the AV at this time… I would be long gone. I was walking home from work late last night and passed by Mango Tango. The door was wide open, business as usual.. the beat goes on. Smh. The -crime is increasing by the hour here. There are a couple older ladies who own their homes on my street. They’ve both endured having their homes invaded and burglarized more than once. Thank God neither was home when they happened. I could go on and on about the mayhem that’s gone on, just on my street alone. It’s scary. I’ve been here since 1999. Lived in Palmdale, moved to Lancaster. My sister has been here since the early 80’s, and talks about how both cities have gone down and to the dogs. Like I said, if I could more right now I would. I have a decent job here right now, and I’m saving and preparing to MOVE the heck outta. Hopefully in the very near future. Stay safe folks.

    • >>>The “demographic” could mean poverty stricken and drug infested.<<<
      You hit the nail on the heas, so if you have the ability to not move here, that is what I would suggest. I can't wait to retire and get out of this hole. And I've lived here since 1957. Believe me…since the powers that be built the State Prison, against our willl and counter to our votes…this place has gone from a nice place to raise a family and live forever to a toilet drain pipe. Can't get out of here soon enough.

  11. The demographic is obvious. Everybody knows who is responsible for the wave of crime in yhis valley whether or not it is said aloud.Thanks AVTIMES for censoring the facts.

    • HUH!?!?!? HOW HAS THE AVTIMES CENSORED THE FACTS? THIS ARTICLE IS NOT ABOUT A WAVE OF CRIME, THIS ARTICLE IS ABOUT A DECEASED VICTIM OF A VIOLENT ASSAULT! EVEN IN THE ARTICLE ITSELF THERE IS NO MENTION OF RACE, IF ANY ONE IS SUPPRESSING DETAILS ITS THE SHERIFF DEPARTMENT. BUT MOST LIKELY THEY HAVE THEIR REASONS WHY? THATS WHY AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STORY IT SAYS “we will have more information as it becomes available”

      • Mr. Perplexed, Didn’t Mom even tell you never to argue with fools or bigots?? This person “Fred” has erroneously assumed the demographics behind this violent assault. Many people were at the club that night. When the facts come out, “Fred” will look like a fool! But don’t tell him that. Bigots never admit to it!!

        By the way Fred, are you keeping a good lookout for this week’s wanted parolees?? http://theavtimes.com/2013/09/25/most-wanted-av-parolees-35/

    • You always point to bigotry, but the truth is this place is hell because of everyone that came from LA and Compton. You can hide behind your labels, but the truth is they made this conversation happen to begin with. So hide behind your political correctness while everyone else knows the truth. You guys can have this hole, and get robbed while you point the finger at me, idiots.

    • none of you have a clue of the facts, I was there, I don’t even know the facts myself. but It seems like some of you speak only because you have a mouth(or fingers to type) respect the families in pain and keep your comments to yourself. “drug infested”. “demographic” bigotry? where has anyone of you been hiding? those who move from one place to another looking for a better place to this hole did not think that every place has its pro/cons, and that sooner or later it will have crime. black, Hispanic Italian, angle Americas or any other race had their share of crime. check your own race history how you came along to this country.

  14. Upscale, lowscale, noscale. No matter the demographics, crime happens everywhere. Alcohol being in the mix just made it worse. What We all need to remember is that Someone list their life and a Family is mourning that loss!

  17. AV is no different then anywhere else. People need to stop talking crap about the AV and realize this stuff does happen everywhere else

    • Yea because there are nightclub beatings in santa clarita because there are maps of break in’s in santa clarita because there are random dead people in back yards in santa clarita yea your right every place is like the av

      • Things do happen Everywhere… Even in your stuck up Santa Clarita no where is perfect it just happens we are having a bunch happen all at once. Just because it happens here does not mean it’s all done by people whom actually live here.

        • A bunch happen at once! Are you joking us! It never ends! It is continuous. Its been going on for years!, Do you even know what happens in our valley or are you just saying things just to make yourself feel good! AWAKE Up! Take off the blinders!

    • Are you crazy like all the thugs out here? Check crime stats here compared to the surrounding cities like scv and sfv, this valley has gone to hell, until I move you can bet my gun is loaded. F this valley!! It has been taken over and we aren’t getting it back! LASD sure isn’t doing enough about it. Pompton and Gangcaster are not going to get cleaned up! Time to move on.

      • Fred if you have such a problem with this place then you’re more than welcome to leave. We can do without your bigotry.

      • I agree Fred. It’s only going to continue to spiral downward. I SEE what’s going on. Palmdale and Lancaster are history.

  18. This is terrible! I am so sorry for this poor soul. The AV has become a garbage dump and these murderers are real trash. I pray they get them soon and the law does its job. My condolences to the family.