Markell Bellows, a 26-year-old black man, was shot and killed Friday, Dec. 7, in the 600 block of East 112th Street in Watts, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Bellows was getting out of his car about 8:56 a.m. when someone walked up and shot him several times, said Ed Winter, spokesman for the coroner's office.
Authorities were called and the victim was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 9:28 a.m.
Anyone with information about the fatal shooting is asked to contact the LAPD Criminal Gang and Homicide Division at (213) 485-1383. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.
-- Los Angeles Times