Family and friends of Luis Manuel Arguello-Inglis, a beloved 19-year-old who went by “Lucho,” built an altar Thursday near the bench where he was killed at Dolores Park last year.
After a morning mass at Mission Dolores Basilica, loved ones gathered to share food, stories, and prayers. His dog, Chucho, was there too.
Throughout the day, people added to the altar: flowers, photographs, and some of Lucho’s favorite things to eat, including tangerines, milk and protein shakes. Around 10 p.m., the time he was killed, his loved ones formed a circle in a quiet moment of remembrance.
On June 5, 2024, Lucho was shot multiple times near the corner of 20th and Dolores streets. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The suspect, who was 17 at the time, was arrested on May 25 and booked on charges including homicide, resisting arrest and possession of multiple firearms.
The San Francisco Police Department is still investigating and has not released information about the suspect’s identity or possible motive. Anyone with information is urged to call the SFPD anonymous tip line at 415-575-4444.
Lucho had recently completed his first year at San Jose State University, where he was studying to become a physiotherapist. A 2023 graduate of Lowell High School, he had also completed EMT training with hopes of becoming a firefighter. According to his family, Lucho was a dedicated athlete who trained in Muay Thai, lifted weights and commuted back to San Francisco every weekend to spend time with the people he loved.
