Jeffrey Luke Dale, a 28-year-old black man, was shot and killed May 30 in the 1700 block of North Las Palmas Avenue in Hollywood, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records.
Shortly after 2 a.m., Los Angeles Police officers were walking near the intersection of Hollywood Boulevard and North Las Palmas Avenue when they heard what sounded like gunshots, according to a news release from the department.
The officers found Dale unconscious in the area. Dale was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 2:54 a.m., according to coroner’s records. He died of a gunshot wound to the chest.
Anyone with information is asked to call West Bureau Homicide detectives at (213) 382-9470. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.
-- Ruben Vives and Nicole Santa Cruz