Sheriff’s Homicide investigators are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting death of a Black man in unincorporated Los Angeles.
Deputies from Century Station responded to the 8900 block of Maie Avenue regarding a gunshot victim call at 5:25 PM today. Upon arriving they discovered the victim lying unresponsive in the Colonel Leo H Washington Park suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.
The victim was transported to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Investigators learned the victim had been shot while in the street by unknown persons and ran into the park where he collapsed.
There is no suspect or suspect vehicle description at this time. The murder weapon remains outstanding.
This shooting is being investigated as gang related.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org
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Deputy David Yoo
Sheriff's Information Bureau
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
211 West Temple Street
Los Angeles California 90012
http://www.lasd.org
213-229-1700
** Original Press Release **
DATE: Thursday, April 07, 2022
REPORTED AT: Approximately 5:50 p.m.
LOCATION: 8900 Block of S. Maie Avenue in Los Angeles
VICTIM(S): Male Adult
SUSPECT(S): Unknown
UNIT: Homicide Bureau – Lieutenant Derrick Alfred
NARRATIVE:
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Homicide investigators are responding to a shooting death investigation. The incident was reported Thursday, April 07, 2022, at approximately 5:50 p.m., at the 8900 Block of S. Maie Avenue, Los Angeles.
The male adult victim was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
There is no additional 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.
If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org
Forwarded by:
Deputy David Yoo
Sheriff's Information Bureau
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
211 West Temple Street
Los Angeles California 90012
http://www.lasd.org
213-229-1700
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