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Died on
March 31, 2014

Inglewood
8248 Crenshaw Blvd.
Age: 25
Gender: Male
Cause: Gunshot
Race/Ethnicity: Black
Agency: Inglewood PD

Dominique Lee Austin, 25

March 31, 2014

Dominique Lee Austin, a 25-year-old black man, was shot and killed Monday, March 31, in the 8200 block of Crenshaw Drive in Inglewood, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records.

Austin was coming home from work shortly before 8:30 a.m. and was outside his apartment when a vehicle drove by and a person shot at him from inside, witnesses told the Inglewood Police Department.

He was pronounced dead at the scene at 8:39 a.m., according to coroner’s records.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Inglewood Police Department at (310) 412-5240. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

-- Nicole Santa Cruz

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17 reader comments

i just want to say that my son was a Awesome young man, he did not deserve this at all, he was such a good kid and loved everyone that came in contact with him, he was very outgoing and was a workaholic always trying to figure out how to take care of his family whom he loved so much. Dominique will be missed but NEVER forgotten, i miss my son so much and the days are so hard, my life will never be the same. To Diane Montoya i would love to meet you, and Michelle Clemens please look for me on facebook. To whoever did this God said your day is his and he knows who you are. if there is anyone who has any information please call the number on this site thank you.

A loving mom who will never be the same, and that will fight for peace so the next mother wont have to fill the way i do,

— mom of Dominique Austin Sept. 18, 2014 at 6:28 a.m.

I knew your parents before God blessed them with you. I remember you as a baby your Dad always had you and would bring you with him to our house. You and Brandon would play and your dad and Rico would be outside talking. He was such a proud Dad. He was happy to be a dad. I found out about what happen to Dommique weeks later and have not been able to get in touch with your dad.. My heart is so heavy. I wanted to be there for you and Mesha you were there for me when I lost my sister. Also when Rico went away you were there no matter where you were. I was sent a inbox through facebook that is how I found out. It hurts my heart to realize that a child that i held in my arms is gone. A good child at the hands of trash. I don't know where to find your dad or mom to let them know that I am here and to offer my support.. Nut if you are able to read this come by my mom's house, The house is bluish gray with a black iron gate. I love you brother words can't express how I feel the hurt and pain. Domminque I will always remember his smile. I will always love you, Love Auntie Michelle.

— Michelle W. Clemens July 22, 2014 at 1:40 p.m.