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Jamie Maurice Brown, 34

Jamie Maurice Brown, a 34-year-old black man, was shot and killed Monday, Dec. 4, in the 2100 block of East 99th Place in Watts, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records.

Shortly after 1:30 a.m., Brown was walking in the area when a vehicle drove by and a person inside opened fire, said Los Angeles Police Det. Nathan Kouri.

A resident in the area heard the gunfire and found Brown on the sidewalk. Authorities responded and pronounced Brown dead at the scene at 2:06 a.m., according to coroner's records.

Police are working on a vehicle description.

Anyone with information is asked to call detectives at (323) 786-5111. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

Contact the Homicide Report. Follow @nicolesantacruz and @latimeshomicide on Twitter.

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