Dayveon James Perkins, a 23-year-old black man, died Monday, May 26, of complications related to a shooting in February. Perkins was shot in the 300 block of West Adams Boulevard in Historic South-Central, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records.
Perkins, who was also known as “DJ,” was at a party in the area on Feb. 7, Los Angeles Police Det. Kelle Baitx said in an e-mail. A fight broke out at the party and Perkins was shot in the abdomen and was taken to a hospital.
Perkins was pronounced dead at 9:28 p.m. on May 26, according to coroner’s records. He died of complications related to the abdomen injury, records show.
Anyone with information is asked to call Newton Division homicide detectives at (323) 846-6556. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.