Keyon Kiles, 27

April 1, 2012

Keyon Kiles, a 27-year-old black man, was fatally shot Sunday, April 1, in the 1600 block of Pacific Coast Highway in Harbor City, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Authorities arrived at a Harbor City strip club about 1:40 a.m. and found Kiles with a gunshot wound.

The victim was taken to a local hospital where he died, according to a an LAPD news release. According to coroner’s records, Kiles died from a gunshot wound to the head.

Investigators believe the assailant, described as a black man, walked up and shot the victim; however, a motive for the shooting remains unknown.

Anyone with information about the killing is asked to contact Harbor area homicide Dets. David Alvarez or Patty Batts at (310) 726-7879, or (310) 726-7889. Tipsters wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

-- Los Angeles Times

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Three reader comments

Can someone answer the question Why? Here we have a 27 year old innocent man, attending a club, obviously not knowing this would be the last time he saw his children, mother, or other family members. But it's hard for me to understand, the Relevance of his back ground. Who cares about his past, does that mean it was meant for this man to die? No, but because you have nothing to report, as to why he was killed, you bring up things that are not, I repeat NOT relevant to his Senseless Murder. The Media/news reporter, need to take heed to the things they report. Imagine this being your child would you want irrelevant things reported, or facts?

Keyon, a loving father, son, grandson, brother, and mentor. Theses are the things you should have reported and if you didn't know, you should have asked around before reporting.

Keyon, you will be missed. We love you, foever in our hearts. FOREVER!!!

— Dorrie Williams March 28, 2013 at 10:55 a.m.