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Christopher Damian Scorza, 25

Christopher Damian Scorza (2020-02-29)

Christopher Damian Scorza, a 25-year-old black man, died Saturday, Feb. 29, after he was shot in the 1700 block of South Rimpau Boulevard in Mid-City, according to Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner's records.

On Feb. 28 at 11:40 p.m., officers from the Los Angeles Police Department's Wilshire Division responded to a call of a victim down in the parking lot of an apartment complex, said LAPD Det. Sean Kinchla.

Officers found Scorza and another man wounded. Both were taken to a hospital.

Scorza was pronounced dead on Feb. 29 at 1:02 a.m., according to coroner's records.

Police believe that one person walked up to Scorza and the man and shot them.  Kinchla did not release a suspect or vehicle description.

Anyone with information is asked to call detectives at (213) 382-9470. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

Contact the Homicide Report. Follow @nicolesantacruz and @latimeshomicide on Twitter.

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