Keenan Handy, 20 [Updated]

Jan. 13, 2011, 3:09 p.m.

Keenan Handy, a 20-year-old black man, died Friday, Jan. 7, a day after he was shot in the 1300 block of South Long Beach Boulevard in Compton, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Ed Winter, spokesman for the coroner's office, said Handy was driving a car Jan. 6 about 10:14 p.m.

"That's when the car-to-car shooting occurred," Winter said.

Handy was taken to a hospital in Lynwood, where he died the next day at 2:15 p.m.

The shooting was gang-related, Winter said.

The Times has contacted investigators to obtain more information about the case and will provide additional details as soon as possible.

[Update Jan. 18: Sheriff homicide Det. Philip Guzman, who is handling the case, said investigators do not have a description of the assailant or the car.

Although Handy was not a gang member, Guzman said, he could have been mistaken for a member of the Southside gang and that may be why he was shot.

Anyone with information about the incident or the identity of the shooter is asked to contact Det. Guzman at (323) 890-5500. Those wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (800-222-8477).]

-- Sarah Ardalani

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17 reader comments

Never in my life would I think I will be writing this. I imagined hanging with Keenan until we grew old. Keenan was one of the best young men I ever knew. He wasnt like the rest in the area and he had a GREAT HEART. He was smart, funny, unique, REALLY CRAZY, and loving to be around. He inspired people to love and cherish life. Throughout my whole 9 years living next door to Keenan, I didnt regret any second. He was an addition to my family and we loved him so much. Almost every night he would come and have dinner with us or we would invite ourself to hang with him. I will miss every bit of him from his pranks and tattoos to his smile. Things arent the same since that day.He didnt deserve to go.. No more pranks, excessive eating, speaking the truth or crazy notions. Even though he is in a better place, I wish he was still here. Stay strong Keenan, Christel and the Handy family. We will see him again.

— Crystal/Neighbor Jan. 25, 2011 at 6:55 p.m.

Heard the news and prayed it be a bad rumor!!! I remember watching all the handy's (my little cousin's) and little Keenan always kept me on my toes and gave me lots of laughs!!! Last time I saw him was at my little cousin Dj going away picnic and he came up and gave me a big hug and showed me all his tat2 I was amazed at how much he had grown up!!! Now everytime I think of him all I remember is his smile!!! It sadness my heart knowing that someone so heartless could take the life of someone's son/ grandson , brother, nephew, cousin and friend!!! But I know he's in a better place away from all the craziness this world has to offer!!! Praying for Keenan and Missy and the rest of the family this is so hard but not too hard for GOD!!

— Sharva Jan. 21, 2011 at 8 p.m.

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