Deonte Venus, 33

Jan. 9, 2012

Deonte Venus, a 33-year-old black man, was stabbed to death Monday, Jan. 9, in the 4100 block of Somerset Drive in Baldwin Hills/Crenshaw, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Venus got into a violent fight with his girlfriend and was stabbed, according to Ed Winter, spokesman for the coroner's office.

Authorities were called and Venus was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 6:30 a.m., Winter said.

The coroner's office had no other information about the case.

The Times has contacted investigators to obtain additional details about the killing and will post an update as soon as possible.

Anyone with information about the death of Deonte Venus is asked to contact LAPD Criminal Gang & Homicide division at (213) 485-1383. Tipsters who would like to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

--Los Angeles Times

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Deonte it hurt me sooo bad how your life ended so sudden. I wish i could turn back the hands of time we have known each other for a very very long time and just knowing that you are no longer here is so hard to deal with. There is no talking, no running into you some where. Even though we parted years ago you always held a place in my heart, this is so hard to deal with because i can not understand how can someone take your life you are so loved by many you are such a person that was full of life happy made others feel good when you were around if you were not danceing are singing you was telling a joke no matter what you always put a smile on many faces. This girl took you away from so many people family, friends and there is know replacing DEONTE. Even though this girl killed you, she stab you once before and now she as accomplish her goal and she get to walk free not getting know responability for her actions its ok because she have GOD to deal with and HER DAY WILL COME CAUSE GOD IS GONNA BEAT THAT ASSSSSS!!!!!

DEONTE VENUS GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTN R.I.P

— Shanee Mc Daniel Feb. 7, 2012 at 10:56 a.m.