Alice Whiting, 32

Alice Whiting, a 32-year-old black woman, was shot and killed Monday, Dec. 3, in the 4500 block of West Slauson Avenue in View Park-Windsor Hills, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Ed Winter, spokesman for the coroner's office, said Whiting was in a car about 1:30 a.m. when a vehicle drove up alongside her and the occupant opened fire.

Authorities were called, and the victim was taken to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead at 2:03 a.m. Whiting suffered several gunshot wounds to her body.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the sheriff's homicide bureau at (323) 890-5500. Tipsters wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

-- Los Angeles Times