Adrian Alexander Dawson, 22

Adrian Alexander Dawson, a 22-year-old black man, was shot and killed Wednesday, Feb. 12, near South Hoover Street and West 57th Street in Vermont-Slauson, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Dawson was a passenger in a two-door car about 10:35 a.m. when he was shot at, police said. Dawson was then driven to 36th Place and South Vermont Avenue near the gate 6 entrance to the University of Southern California, said LAPD Det. Chris Barling.

Dawson was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead at 8:30 p.m., said Ed Winter, a coroner’s spokesman. An autopsy showed that Dawson died of a gunshot wound.

Anyone with information can call the Criminal Gang Homicide Division at (213) 485-1383. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

-- Los Angeles Times staff