Kumase Baraka Jefferson, 41

Aug. 18, 2015

Kumase Baraka Jefferson, a 41-year-old black man, was shot and killed Saturday, Aug. 15, in the 900 block of West 65th Street in Vermont-Slauson, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records.

Shortly before 6:30 p.m., Jefferson and a 35-year-old man were standing in front of an abandoned residence when a light-colored sedan pulled up, said LAPD Det. Chris Barling.

Multiple people got out of the sedan and opened fire, striking Jefferson and the 35-year-old man.

Jefferson was pronounced dead at 6:45 p.m. at the scene, according to coroner’s records. The 35-year-old is expected to survive.

Anyone with information is asked to call the 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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13 reader comments

Another Child of GOD, Kumase my babyboy was a baby to his Mother, all his family. His girl a father, a dependable friend!
I have know and love this entire Family for well over 50 year's.
Mr. K.Jefferson and I had a heart to heart talk on 6/27/15, in fact almost everyday. I asked him if he was Saved? Kumase, reply was,"YES, Mamma"! We talked about the lesson he had learned in his life and how he was correcting himself and would soon be helping the sistuation in South Central Los Angeles.
Without a test there is no testimony.
Whoever did this GOD knows who you are and where you are. You can't hurt him anymore.
My Prayer to all who love and was ever given the time to love "King Kumase Baraka Jefferson "! R.I.P.!
Glynda Russell (VSP)

— Glynda Rene Russell Sept. 5, 2015 at 10:03 a.m.