He was always the first person to call to help with anything... with anything. Lara's family describes him as a fun person, very friendly to everyone he knew. He was just genuinely a nice person.
Julio was shot once in the chest about 9:15 pm as he stood outside La Isla Del Encanto bar at 338 N. Sixth St. talking with the owner of the tavern.
La Isla Del Encanto Bar
Article dated 10/24/2008
Man shot and killed in Reading during robbery outside bar
Report dated 10/24/2008
Family: Murder Victim Friendly to Everyone He Knew
"Give me your money. Give me all your money." The robber started to run away, pushed Lara, & the gun fired. SENSELESS VIOLENCE
Article dated 10/25/2008
Killer likely had accomplice in fatal city robbery, Reading police say
Police asked anyone with information to contact the criminal investigations division at 610-655-6065.
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Police described the gunman as a thin Latino in his 20s about 6 feet tall. He was wearing dark clothes, including a hooded sweat shirt, and wore a cloth mask. Any information is important - Please Help!
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