Tayshaun Martell Craig, 29
Tyshaun Martell Craig, a 29-year-old black man, was shot and killed Tuesday, March 14, in the 6400 block of Brynhurst Avenue in Hyde Park, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records.
About 8:20 p.m., Craig was standing in the street when a black BMW drove by and a person inside opened fire, said Los Angeles Police Det. Dave Garrido. The car was then driven away southbound on Bryhurst Avenue.
Craig was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 11:24 a.m., according to coroner’s records.
Police are looking for witnesses.
Anyone with information is asked to call the LAPD Criminal Gang Homicide Division at (323) 786-5113. 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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