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Gary Allen Lacey II, 19

Aug. 2, 2010, 11:02 a.m.

Gary Lacey II, a 19-year-old black man, died Saturday, July 31, minutes after he was shot in the 8200 block of South Crenshaw Boulevard in Inglewood, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Lacey was standing near a party with several friends on July 30 about 11:32 p.m. when a person walked up and asked him where he was from, said Inglewood Police Lt. Oscar Serrano.

The two exchanged words, and the assailant opened fire on the crowd. Lacey sustained several gunshot wounds, but no one else was hurt, Serrano said.

Authorities were called, and Lacey was taken to Harbor UCLA Medical Center, where he died at midnight.

No arrests have been made in connection with the case. Witnesses described the shooter as a black man in his twenties.

It appears the shooting was gang-related, Serrano said.

Anyone with information about the identity of the shooter or details about the killing is asked to contact Inglewood police homicide Det. Jose Becerra at (310) 412-5246. Those who would like to remain anonymous can call the 24-hour hotline (888) 41-CRIME.

-- Sarah Ardalani

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76 reader comments

All do respect Gary was my ex boyfriend and he was not in a gang . To clear that up . I knew his whole family from his grandma to his little brother lee .. u guys are turning a grieving bulliten into a big argument about nonsense . so what about short hand can't u see we have innocent young man dieing !!! You guys come to your senses plz and just stop . I hurts me so bad to know the love of my life is gone Nd you guys are arguing over short hand or things that's not important . we need to be figuring out how we can prevent this from happening again because who knows someone u know can be next I just rely want you guys to stop . I hurts already to know that the man I loved is gone and I can't bring him back but to sit up and read these post about him isn't making matters better... out of respect plz just stop . and for you Gary I will always take up for u like u did me u were my second voice my second thought my six sence and now that your gone I'm here to do the same about for . love u bby and just know we are doing fine down here ... I love you

— brittany March 20, 2011 at 5:41 a.m.

I think this so-called bickering are extremely weak attempts to bring attention to you or assert ranking in Gary’s life when there is sadly, no more life. Or perhaps you have nothing better to do then brew up imaginary issues. Really what is there to argue about? Gary was killed, a baby is due in the spring - Gary is loved and missed by his family and friends. Someone reading this blog can identify the slimy, psychopath who killed him and should do.
It's the holidays and one would hope your hearts would be filled with joy and kindness for yourself, family and fellow-man. If you are bored, sad or lonely volunteering to help others might give you a new perspective on life. It would also be a good way to honor Gary’s memory as well as being kind and cheerful instead of petulant.

— Joyeux Noel Dec. 14, 2010 at 9:59 a.m.

Toot it and Boot it, is a song title by YG. l guess check it out on YouTube, to understand. Seems like it was directed to the post right above that.

Which now I will go on to say, stop the bickering and hating on Gary and who he was in a relationship with and friends he had. His girl is carrying his seed, a part of Gary is still living. All this hating is getting you where? You all knew what it was with Gary that really knew him, it does not have be spelt out online. His family should npt have to view ignorance and hate on the LATimes under his Homicide Report. We all love him and miss him dearly but now it's time to cope with the situation and move on. Help instead of hate on people who Gary loved and knew. It's not necessary. The assailant is still out there. Rip and may his girlfriend have a healthy Lacey child. RIP Gary, respect this man.

— stop and respect Gary, So he can RIP Dec. 4, 2010 at 8:54 a.m.

@ citizenjohn
Making negative remarks to homicide victim's loved ones, is like drinking coffee to you, huh? Based on the time of morning EVERYDAY to ur postings. Anywhere from 6am-8am. Do you make it to shower and brush your teeth before running to ur computer to piss someone off with ur negative remarks. SAME TO YOU SYSCOM3?? syscom3- Yes I have a job, I'm a taxpayer. Do you? Are you at work while having time to post negative and argumentative statements and ASSUMPTIONS everyday on victims of homicides??
Citizenjohn, it's ma'am NOT sir, yet another ASSumption of urs. You just don't learn. It seems like ur heads are so far up ur rears that you get a kick out of this. Ur lives must be miserable, not enough sex @ home? Truely, what's the problem?

A couple of recommendations, there are lots of non-profit organizations that can use some volunteers or maybe you can open a small business. I don't know how far you can get with ur negative attitude but it will be something better then ur regular thang fr 6am- 8am!!
Icgaf (it shouldnt tak u too long to figure that one out!, lol) about what you have to say on me. This is about GARY ALLEN LACEY II, finding his killer(s). U shouldn't make ASSumptions about his posters or him when u have never meant any of us! Get a new hobby fr 6am-8am. Go golfing/ fishing or work out or go bust a nut and get some of ur frustration out in a positive way vs doing wut ur known to do on the LATIMES homicide section! God Bless ur simple minded heart!!
SMH (yes short hand is popular in social communication syscom3 visit any comment section on the internet, who is turning this into their Boss, CEO or VP of their company here, im not writing a school essay. it's freedom of speech!)

Need help? Abbreviations can be found by google search since short hand is so popular the last couple of years, LOSERS!!
get A LIFE syscom3, Meck & Citizenjohn!!!

— truthspoken Aug. 31, 2010 at 7:29 p.m.

WELL PUT & SAID — truthspoken. And my bad...Yes due to dissapointment and fustration after reading all the negativite postings I can say I wasn't in my right mind. Can you blame me???? I mis read.. It happens.....This is nonsence. This is BS..Detectives collecting money to twittle thier thumbs and sit on they A** and do nothing, Ain;t nothing been done. Why beacuse he's a black man? HAd it been another race would it have made a difference? I think we all need to call and complain 2-3x a day until something gets done. God gave us voices. Use them. No break in the case yet? All the folks at the party aint seen nothing, right,helpful??? Call Detective BECERRA everyday and if you feel he's not giving you a 110% request to speak to the supervisor. Call 100 times if you have to. Help make a difference and see that justice prevails. Gary did not deserve this! He truly did NOT. Like truthspoken stated**** ANYONE WHO ATTENDED THIS PARTY NEEDS TO B N CONTACT W DETECTIVE BECERRA WHO IS 'SUPPOSEDLY' HANDLING THIS CASE..!!

— Neesha Allen Aug. 31, 2010 at 10:58 a.m.

@syscom3~
It is very common among young people who text and all the other things "truthspoken" mentioned. It may not be so in the workplace but in the society of young folks it is. Neesha may be from the east coast where using "Fam" is considered the norm. Please try to reframe from always labling some one( who is expressing themselves in their own way) seem like they are uneducated. As you are so found of saying "freedom of speech" this is what Neesha and everyone else is allowed to do. If you are so determined that everone who is murdered, is a gang member then you will continue to judge people. If you can do as you often say "let the facts speak for themselves" then you will understand this style of writing. After all we are not in school here; you too have made some grammatical errors but it does not mean you are uneducated does it? Sometimes things are just as they appear.The short time I have been reading the HR I find that you are often on most of the comments I've read. Maybe it is time to take a break from this, it is making you too jaded. LOL;shorthand for laughing out loud.

— TrumpTight Aug. 31, 2010 at 10:42 a.m.

truthspoken, with all due respect, I have made zero allegations. In fact, I questioned the allegations made by sean and also readbtwnthelines. Those two are the ones who made allegations so perhaps you are misdirecting your attack? Please go back again and get your interpretation correct. And here's something I find hilarious. This is the second time it has been insinuated that I am somehow associated with the police or that I am in fact a law enforcement officer. I've seen that done to Syscom3 as well and my question to you sir is: What's up with that? Is it because I try to use correct grammar as compared to all this illiterate mumbo jumbo we regularly see on this blog? Is it because I despise the gang banging trash ruining this city? Is it because I would rather throw my support behind law enforcement WHO ARE WORKING FOR THE HONEST PEOPLE as opposed to the criminals? Please. No sir, I am not affiliated in any way with law enforcement. I am a concerned citizen who watches all this mayhem going on and all the foolish gang enablers and I speak out to hopefully try to make some kind of an impact--especially on those who are right in the middle of this destructive culture. It's time for each and every one of us to decide which side we're going to be on. One day soon it may be a matter of life and death. Think about it.

— Citizenjohn Aug. 31, 2010 at 8:04 a.m.

@ sean & @ citizenjohn, FYI we are in 2010, SHORT HAND WRITING IS very COMMON, especially with internet & text messaging, IM & other ways of quick communication. Technology has society doing things the quicker way! More so in the younger generation. I have read all the comments numerous of times. Neesha Allen clearly states she is not from LA area, so she probably doesnt know about Gangs in LA. People have their own way of speaking depending on where and how they were raised, this is all over the world! I think both ur allegations R not needed if u did not know Gary personally. As Neesha Allen stated when u 'assume' u make yourself look lik the FIRST THREE LETTERS OF THAT WORD!! if u did not know this young man, how can u judge him? U hav no right. Leave the NEGATIVITY out of Gary's postings. U really should B more productive with your time vs mis-reading into each individuals posting who personally knew Gary! Justice needs to happen, it's been a month & nothing?? How does a man on foot disrupt a party with nonsense & get away? On foot?
ANYONE WHO ATTENDED THIS PARTY NEEDS TO B N CONTACT W DETECTIVE BECERRA WHO IS 'SUPPOSEDLY' HANDLING THIS CASE..!! His killer reports to be on foot and approached this party, can yall demand to look at a line up of gang memebers known in a certain jurisdiction for the area this shooting took place? Obviously LAPD needs some help with solving this case. No telling if Citizenjohn is the police sycom3 & Sean & Anyone else who has negative things to say to Gary's posters & on his life. YALL help me and the rest of his real family receive closure in having his killer(s) arrested!
I watch First48 Hours & I Truely feel that Gary Allen Lacey II is really getting cut short of his investigation. It's nothing to compare to how detectives handle cases on First48 @ lease... JUSTICE please... Detective Jose Becerra, re question all ur witnesses, please dont sell Gary short to be just another 'statics case of Inglewood homicide cases' he deserves a fair investigation & needs the person(s) OFF THE STREETS ASAP...

Again, if u have nothing but negative things to say, stay off this posting. Let his family grieve!!

RIP Gary, U know I got ur back!!
iLu!! (short hand 4 i love u, LOSERS!!)

— truthspoken Aug. 30, 2010 at 8:52 p.m.

To Citizenjohn I was NOT referencing anything in relation to GANG banging. Earn your wages and spend your time wisly to try & find the the senseless idiots who did this. He didn't deserve to have his life taken away in fact he was in his prime of his life. Fam means FAMILY idiot. Unc Gary means uncle. To which my kids ask my sister about thier unc regularly, to which one is too young to understand death.Please don't assume. You know what they say about those who do so use your time wisley. Stop bothering those that are trying to grieve. Your negativity is not needed here. GET A LIFE and keep it movin in a positive direction. Find the people responsible. And get on your knees and repent. Your pretty wack for talking reckless on here.

— Neesha Aug. 30, 2010 at 2:04 p.m.

wow i could not help myself i feel every bit of grief this family is going thru my son was murdered 3 days before he turned 19yrs old on vernon and western and i allways find myself reading the homicide report i also agree with everyone on here who says why is syscom3 commenting on things what he knows nothing about i thought it was in my mind but after reading what this guy posts it angers you especially if you walk in these shoes how dare you make your nasty comments about if a person is a gang member are not i dont care what this person did are did'nt do you dont deserve to be murdered my son's killers are locked away in prison and it was gang related on their behalf but you can believe it was not on my childs, if he had any say as i assume this young would feel the same leave these young men alone who want to do something with their lives and go take it to the real gang members my whole heart and soul goes out to this family as i know what the mom is feeling like i wont ever get over my child being murdered how do you? please refrain from hurting this family any more with these dumb comments you have no clue of the pain they are going thru i would'nt wish on my worst enemy. god bless family and you will stay in my prayers such a beautiful young man i guess that saying is true god wants all his smiling angels up there with him because god knows he has mines there too.allways a guardian angel to have on your families shoulder.

— grieving mom Aug. 18, 2010 at 11:53 a.m.

syscom3 you seem to have an insatiable, morbid curiosity about the victims listed on the HR. I was happy I had not seen your postings for Gary but I should have expected that sooner or later you would snake your way on to his page. Is your life that dull or do you simply enjoy knowing that families and friends are grieving and are in emotional pain? I think you must be a sad and pathetic person. However, in this instance as I knew Gary, I am disgusted by you and others who want to bring negativity here. Gary was a handsome, intelligent and charming young man and he was NOT in a gang. He was raised in a beautiful, well kept home by his grandmother and aunt who cherished him and his brothers. He had legions of family, friends and neighbors who loved him. He was not a stereotype and he didn’t' deserve to be made "just another statistic". I hope the “spawn of satan” that killed him meets his fate very soon. And for you syscom3 I warn you about your mean-spirited posts, Karma is real and she is a mean b***h when you meet her.

— Noelle Justice Aug. 17, 2010 at 10:51 a.m.

Well i met Gary and Alex Lacy at Eggleston's Group Home For Boys. My Name is Ms. Miller. Iam the supervisor at the E-House where both brothers stayed for awhile. Alex was the quite one and Gary was so full of life. and that smile was so real and heart felt. after both brothers moved on from the E-House, Gary came back to visit me on three diffrent times. The last time was maybe three months before his un- timly death, And he brouth that sunshine of a smile with him. we talked for awhile, he told me how great his life was going. I was sooooo proud to know that he was making something of his self. When people would speak to me about the minors at the E-House they were called my boys, and they sure were. Gary told me that he was going to come back and take me out to lunch.....Alex and to your family i know your pain, BECAUSE HE WAS ONE OF MY BOYS..REST IN PEACE GARY LACEY II YOU WILL ALWAYS AND FOREVER BE IN MY HEART...

Cathy LaDawn Miller

— Cathy Miller Aug. 17, 2010 at 8:27 a.m.

After learning about Gary’s death I was in shock and just really could not believe it. I just knew it was a joke, Gary was always joking around, and he played a joke on April Fool’s that he was dead.
When I found out that Saturday morning that Gary was gone, I was like Gary is gone? You mean he is gone…to another state or something?.. Nope, Gone as in dead..
As much as I was hoping for it not to be true, it was true, Gary was for sure gone.

Gary Allen Lacey II.,
You’re forever loved & will always be missed. Your laugh, your smile, your jokes, your charm, and just being in your presence, will be missed.
Never thought "Good-bye" would be so soon, but here it is, and no turning back.
It’s crazy how one day your here and the very next day your gone, gone forever. (Mann we were just talking, talking about your birthday.)
It’s sad you had to leave (and how you left) us all soo soon. It is so hard to really believe you’re gone, but you are-but to a much more wonderful place...

*..Never forgotten, Always loved..*

Love, Ashley

— Ash Malone (LiL OnE) Aug. 12, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.

Miss and Love you. I agree with Darla.... You had a way with kids. My two kids absolutly adored you. You were crazy about you UNCLE GARY. I was happy to know you for the 1 1/2 we did. SO sad your gone. My sister really has a special place in her heart for you ALWAYS. You were a good Brother in Law. Still can't believe your gone. Had a good time with you and my sister in Vegas and again at my Mom's 50th birthday party man you was at all the FAMS functions. Your presence will be missed. You are in about 100 of our family photos to which WE ALL considered you FAM.. Sad & Mad you are not here with us anymore. I know your up there smiling down on us. You were at an excellent turning point in your life. So sorry you are gone. If anybody knows who did this speak up. He had a great life ahead of him and did not DESERVE to be taken away like this. Please let someone know if you know who did this. Gary deserves JUSTICE. Mad & sad. He didn't deserve to die. Gary was smart, intelligent and loved electronic gadgets. The fact that I am even sitting here writing this article shouldn't have to be. Gary spent 60% of his time in Ventura County with my sister. He stated he loved being out here in peace and chilling. Felt good for him to shake the spot for a second and post up. Gary had a lot of promising things lined up for him. He was on a good path.. I know that death is apart of life and every man dies. But dammit a man deserves to live. He was young and had his whole life ahead of him. Gary has been called home. I know you are looking down on us. We love & miss you. Keep your eye on my sister. Im so mad. This ain't have to be. His birthday was just days away Aug 22.

Love your SISTER IN-LAW & FAM BAM in CAM

— Neesha Allen Aug. 5, 2010 at 9:33 a.m.

Gary we miss u so much and i cant believe your gone!Im so sorry this had 2 happen 2 u! i have so many memories of u harrassing me and i told u wait til u turn 18 and as soon as u turned 18 u told me im 18 now! i laughed at u because i thought it was so cute. my family loved u like u were one of our own. Im just so hurt by this i can barely sleep or eat knowing that my lil bro was killed sensely for no reason! im crying right now as i write this. i prayed so hard 4 u but my prayers went unanswered but i still pray for your family and especially your brothers! I have so many good memories about u and i will never ever forget you! who would have known that the last conversation we had would be our last conversation im so sorry bro i wish i would have talked 2 you longer and maybe u would still be here...im so so sorry bro i wish things could have turned out differently! I love you and u will always be in my heart! until we meet again love ur sister!

— sheneva Aug. 4, 2010 at 11:17 a.m.

Man we miss u! im so sorry that that this happen to u all i have is good memories of you.i just seen u that day at my moms u walk up to me and said "whats up sis" and gave me a hug...damn man i watch u grow in those seven yrs u and ur brother and my brother was like best friends. Why??? I prayed and prayed when my sis called and told me what happen we hoped u make it my whole family is torn up im gonna try to watch over yo lil bro for u.It wont be the same without you here and thats a fact. I could not sleep for a few days all i could see is u open the car door talkin to my son that day and my bro wont forget u he will remember u every year on his birthday he will celerbrate ur life....we love u man and u was my lil brother...and we will see you again!!!

— janeva Aug. 4, 2010 at 9:40 a.m.

When I was told that Gary was dead, and worse that he had been killed by a soulless thug, the information simply didn’t register. I now know what it feels like to be in shock. I have known Gary since he was a toddler, how was it possible he had become a statistic? Gary was more than a 31-word blurb in the Times. He was a sweet, adorable child with an infectious smile and loved to laugh. He adored his aunt and she doted on him. He was “her baby”, often preferring to be with her than at his own home.
As he grew older Gary was popular with friends, cherished by his family, while kind and patient with young children. He even took on the role of a father figure to the son of one of his female friends. In a pinch he would sometimes babysit for my own child who loved being around Gary and his brothers. He had recently completed a job program and was trying to establish his own business. Gary wasn’t an angel but he certainly didn't deserve to be murdered by someone whose own parents couldn't be bothered to teach their child to respect laws and to value the lives of others. At the family home yesterday I looked at Gary’s childhood pictures and was brought again to tears.
I hope they find this killer and all those cowards like him. I also hope and pray that we as a community realize we must stop letting these wannabe gangsters grow and thrive. It really does take a village to raise children and as adults when we see or hear youngsters doing wrong we should try and correct them before they grow up thinking its okay to break rules/laws or disrespect other people. If you see a criminal activity or something that just isn’t right in your neighborhood, please call the police, you don’t have to give your name. There are more of us than them and if we work together we can bring about positive change. May you rest in peace Gary and may God bless your family and friends. We love you and will miss you.

— Darla Aug. 3, 2010 at 3:45 p.m.