Bobby Ray King Jr., 34

Bobby Ray King Jr., a 34-year-old black male, was shot and killed Thursday, June 25, in the 1100 block of East Turmont Street in Carson, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records. 

Deputies at the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Carson Station responded to a call regarding a gunshot victim about 9:30 p.m. They found King at a residence with multiple gunshot wounds in his chest, according to a department news release. 

King was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 11:04 p.m., according to the coroner’s records. 

Witnesses told investigators that King and a young black woman were arguing in the driveway of the residence. During the argument, the woman allegedly pulled out a handgun and shot King several times, according to the news release. 

The woman drove away from the scene in a white Chevrolet pickup truck, witnesses reportedly told investigators. A short distance from the residence, deputies pulled over a truck matching that description and arrested two women.

Vershonda Charisse Sneed, a 29-year-old black female, was arrested on suspicion of murder. Sneed was charged June 29 with one count of murder with the special allegation that she personally and intentionally discharged a firearm, which caused great bodily injury and death. Her bail was set at $2 million, according to the Los Angeles County district attorney's office.

Sneed’s friend, Tyshonda Marie Powell, a 27-year-old black female, was charged with one count of accessory after the fact, according to prosecutors. Her bail was set at $20,000. 

Prosecutors said Sneed and King, the shooting victim, were very good friends, but tensions had recently developed between the two. On the night of June 25, prosecutors said, Sneed and Powell went to a friend’s home in Carson and Sneed allegedly shot King when he arrived at the house. 

Anyone with information is asked to call the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. Those wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. 

— Jeanette Marantos