Ernest George Miller Jr., 24

Ernest Miller, a 24-year-old black man, was shot and killed Saturday, Dec. 25, near Main Street and 101st Street in Broadway-Manchester, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Shortly after midnight, Miller and another person were inside a car when both were shot, said Det. S. Szymkowiak of the Los Angeles Police Department's Criminal Gang and Homicide Division, who is handling the case. Citing the ongoing investigation, Szymkowiak declined to discuss the circumstances leading up to the shooting.

After the assault, the two victims drove to the LAPD's Southeast Division station, which is a short distance away near Main and 108th Street.

Miller was taken to Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, where he died at 4:17 a.m., according to coroner's records. The other victim also was taken to a hospital for gunshot injuries, but has since been released.

No arrests have been made, Szymkowiak said.

Anyone with information about the crime is asked to call Szymkowiak or Det. Joe Kirby at (213) 485-4341. Tipsters who would like to to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

-- Sarah Ardalani