Michael Baldwin, 34 [Updated]

Michael Baldwin, a 34-year-old Latino, was shot and killed Friday, Feb. 4, near Jefferson Boulevard and Margaret Avenue in Playa Vista, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Baldwin was found slumped behind the wheel of a car with a fatal gunshot wound, police said; however, coroner's records show he was shot several times.

Los Angeles police homicide detectives went to the scene after the 7 a.m. discovery.

The circumstances surrounding the shooting were being investigated, and the area was blocked off as a crime scene, police said.

[Note: A reader contacting the Homicide Report said Baldwin was white, however, coroner's officials confirmed Monday that they have identified him as Latino. See the Homicide Report's  FAQ for details about racial/ethnic identifications.]

The Times has contacted homicide detectives to obtain more information about the case and will post an update as soon as possible.

[Update Feb. 16: Baldwin was found shot to death in a stolen Lexus IS300, according to an LAPD news release.

The shooting does not appear to be gang-related.

Officials said at this time there are no other details about the possible assailant.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact Pacific area homicide detectives at (310) 482-6372. Tipsters who'd like to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.]

-- Richard Winton and Sarah Ardalani

Photo: Los Angeles Police Department detectives look into a car at the scene of a homicide on the 5500 block of Margaret Avenue in Playa Vista. Credit: Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times