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Kirk Kirby, 21

Kirk Kirby, a 21-year-old black man, was shot and killed Monday, Jan. 16, in the 9800 block of South Main Street in Broadway-Manchester, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Ed Winter, spokesman for the coroner’s office, said Kirby was in a car about 4:30 p.m. when person stepped out in front of him and began shooting.

Authorities were called and the victim was taken to a hospital where he died at 7:34 p.m.

Winter had no other information about the killing.

Anyone with details about the death of Kirk Kirby or the identity of the shooter is asked to contact the LAPD at (877) 527-3247. Tipsters who would like to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

-- Los Angeles Times

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