Charles Nevils, a 33-year-old black man, was shot and killed Saturday, April 9, in the 6400 block of South Vermont Avenue in Vermont Knolls, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records.
About 11:30 a.m., officers responded to a call of a shooting outside a liquor store, said LAPD Det. Dave Garrido. Officers arrived and found Nevils inside the store with a gunshot wound.
Investigators learned that moments earlier, Nevils was outside the store and got into a fight with another person. The fight escalated and Nevils staggered inside the store.
Nevils was pronounced dead at the scene.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Criminal Gang Homicide Division at (323) 786-5113. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.