Douglas Demetrius Bland, 26

Douglas Bland, a 26-year-old black man, was fatally shot Tuesday, Jan. 4, near 109th Street and Crenshaw Boulevard in Inglewood, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Authorities received a call regarding a shooting victim about 1:45 p.m., according to an Inglewood Police Department news release.

When officers arrived, they found Bland lying on the sidewalk with several gunshot wounds to the torso. Paramedics were called, and he was taken to a hospital, where he died at 2:10 p.m., coroner's records show.

According to witness statements, they heard Bland having an argument followed by gunshots. A group of black men were seen running west on Crenshaw after the shooting.

Investigators said the shooting appears to be gang-related.

Anyone with information about the shooting or the identity of the shooter(s) is asked to contact Det. Will Salmon at (310) 412-5246. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call (888) 41-CRIME.

-- Sarah Ardalani