Antion West, 38

Antion West, a 38-year-old black man, was shot and killed Monday, March 5, in the 10400 block of South Spring Street in Broadway-Manchester, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

The shooting took place shortly before 1 a.m., according to Officer Gregory Baek of the Los Angeles Police Department.

A suspect of unknown description fired several rounds into a car while West was sitting inside the vehicle. He was struck in the chest area, the officer said.

West was found dead at the scene. Baek said police believe the shooting may be gang-related. No other details were immediately available.

Over the last three months, the Broadway-Manchester neighborhood where the shooting occurred averaged 7.5 violent crimes and 18.2 property crimes per week, according to The Times' Crime L.A. database.

Anyone with information about the shooting or the identity of the killer is asked to contact the LAPD at (877) 527-3247. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

-- Victoria Kim