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Jemil McGowan, 38

Jemil McGowan (2019-09-02)

Jemil McGowan, a 38-year-old black man, died Monday, Sept. 2, after he was assaulted in the 6300 block of South Crenshaw Boulevard in Hyde Park, according to Los Angeles County medical examiner-coroner’s records.

On Friday, Aug. 30, between 12 and 12:30 p.m., McGowan got into a physical fight with another person, said Los Angeles Police Det. David Dilkes.

The next day, McGowan was taken to a hospital for his injuries. McGowan suffered blunt force trauma to the abdomen and died from his injuries on Sept. 2, according to authorities.

Anyone with information is asked to call detectives at (323) 786-5113. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

Contact the Homicide Report. Follow @nicolesantacruz and @latimeshomicide on Twitter.

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