Katrina Rene Harris, 28

May 10, 2014

Katrina Rene Harris, a 28-year-old black woman, was shot and killed Saturday, May 10, in the 19700 block of South Enslow Drive in Carson, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records.

Harris was at a family gathering at a home about 10:30 p.m. when a fight broke out in the street in front, said Lt. Dave Coleman with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

People had gathered to watch the fight when a black man pulled out a gun and began firing at the crowd, striking Harris and a 25-year-old black man.

“It’s our understanding she was just a bystander,” Coleman said.

Harris was taken to a hospital where she was pronounced dead at 11:17 p.m., according to coroner’s records. The 25-year-old man who was shot is expected to survive.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

-- Nicole Santa Cruz

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17 reader comments

Katrina was my little sister. As a sibling and being older you want to keep your little brothers and sisters out of harms way. That night I will never forget being woken up by my sister saying something is wrong with Trina we have to go to Carson. Not knowing you were gone already. Driving on the freeway praying all the way to the hospital. Getting there still praying. Waiting and waiting. Then finally a doctor shows up to tell us you didn't make it. My world went spinning and I felt like falling to me knees but God held me up and all I could think of were my niece's. I kept saying we have to get those babies and holding my stomach. I look at my nieces and see you. I hear you. The arguments they have with each other it was us all over again so I smile. I love you Trina. We now need justice! We need people to come forward and be honest and speak on everything. They have awaken a sleeping giant and it's name is our family...

— Tynisha (sister) June 7, 2014 at 3:51 p.m.