Jermaine Carnell Murray Jr., 17
Jermaine Carnell Murray Jr., a 17-year-old black teenager, was shot and killed Monday, Jan. 25 in the 8300 block of South Main Street in Florence, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records.
Shortly after 9 a.m., Murray was standing in the area when a person walked north on South Main Street and fired multiple rounds, said LAPD Det. Dave Garrido.
The gunman kept walking to a waiting brown sedan. The driver of the sedan also fired at Murray before the two drove away.
Murray was pronounced dead at the scene at 9:25 a.m., according to coroner’s records.
Police believe the killing is part of a feud between rival gangs.
Anyone with information is asked to call LAPD’s Criminal Gang Homicide Division at (323) 786-5113. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.
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