Sean Sylvester, 38
Sean Sylvester, a 38-year-old black man, was shot and killed Sunday, July 19, near West 70th Street and Fifth Avenue in Hyde Park, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records.
Shortly before 11 p.m., Sylvester was walking on a sidewalk when a person began shooting at him, then ran away, LAPD Det. Dave Garrido said.
Sylvester collapsed and was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 11:41 p.m., according to coroner’s records.
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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