Christopher Wayne Richardson, 22
Christopher Wayne Richardson, a 22-year-old black man, died Wednesday, March 19, nearly two weeks after he was shot in the 800 block of West 82nd Street in Vermont Knolls, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records.
Richardson was standing in front of a residence on March 6 about 1:05 p.m. when at least two black males drove by and a person shot at him from a light-colored or silver sedan, said LAPD Det. Sal LaBarbera.
Richardson was struck and taken to a hospital. He remained hospitalized until March 19, when he was pronounced dead at 8:06 p.m., according to coroner’s records.
The shooting was related to a Crips gang feud in the area. Earlier that day, Douglas Henry Wooley was killed.
Anyone with information can call LAPD’s 77th Division at (213) 485-1383. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.
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