Kendrec McDade, 19 [Update]

March 24, 2012

Kendrec McDade, a 19-year-old black man, was fatally shot by Pasadena police Saturday, March 24, in the 700 block of Sunset Avenue in Pasadena, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

McDade, of Azusa, was shot about 11 p.m. near the intersection of Orange Grove Boulevard and Sunset Avenue, Pasadena police Sgt. John Mercado said.

Officers were responding to a report of a robbery when they saw the man later identified as McDade and pursued him.

Coroner’s records show McDade was shot several times.

Police declined to say Sunday whether McDade was armed or to provide any further details about the shooting.

Anyone with information about the incident and wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

[Updated March 27: Azusa coach, friends mourn suspect killed by Pasadena police]

[Updated May 11: Autopsy report: Kendrec McDade shot point-blank by Pasadena police]

[Updated October 23: District attorney won't charge 911 caller in Kendrec McDade killing]

[Updated December 17: Pasadena police shooting of Kendrec McDade was justified, D.A. says]

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This is another prime example of incompetence and cowardice by the police. Whether they're Pasadena or LA, cops "smell" a weapon and start shooting. If they saw the victim with his hand at his waist, couldn't they wait to see a gun before slaughtering a man. Or should everybody walk with their arms up behind their head to remain safe around these cowards that call themselves police. Uniform or not, they always seem to be trigger happy, Our society needs safety but not at the menace of uniformed thugs patrolling our streets. I'm afraid to wear a hoodie, or even be around police anymore, and I'm just an old white guy, very low on the police radar. I have much sympathy for citizens that match the police profiles.. Police need to grow some "huevos" and not shoot first, bury later. If they're afraid of the job risks, get another job.

— Mke Warfield April 5, 2012 at 4:58 p.m.

The Truth is Mr. McDade along with an unregistered gang member tried to strong arm the 911 caller for free food, when he refused they were CAUGHT on TAPE STEALING THE MAN"S PROPERTY!
Then when they are running and the police stopped them they DIDN'T FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS! They made that choice and Mr. McDade got shot like ANYBODY OF ANY COLOR THAT DOESN'T FOLLOW A COMMAND! WISE UP AND TEACH YOUR KIDS TO LISTEN AND STOP PUTTING THEMSELVES IN A POSITION TO BE RACIAL PROFILED OR STOPPED.

I'm a minority as well, and I tell my kids and grandkids if you act like a thug and dress like one, people will take you at your word and treat you accordingly! You asked why people of color are profiled then look no further that the mob of idiots that stormed a Walgreen's over ran it with thievery mentality. I saw nothing but kids of color and I don't mean any hispanic kids either. You just gave the white and other communities the ammo to use the next time you cry about profiling. Vandalizing a store and stealing had nothing to do with Tryvon's shooting, just an excuse for fools to be fools! They looked like wild animals running around on the video!

— The Truth March 29, 2012 at 8:47 a.m.

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Kendrec McDade, 19 [Update]

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