Taishawn Devon Wallace, 30

April 12, 2010, 10:49 a.m.

Taishawn Wallace, a 30-year-old black man, died Tuesday, April 6, shortly after he was shot in the 5100 block of South Broadway in South Park, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

"He was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time," said Det. Kelle Baitx of the LAPD Newton Division.

Baitx said investigators believe the shooting was gang-related, although Wallace was not a gang member. The incident may have been a case of mistaken identity.

Wallace was discovered with multiple gunshot wounds after authorities were alerted of a car crash late Monday. When they arrived at the location about 11:30 p.m., they found him mortally wounded in the driver's seat of the car. There were no passengers in the car, Baitx said.

Wallace was taken to California Medical Center where he died at 12:06 a.m. Tuesday, according to coroner's records.

There were no witnesses to the shooting, and investigators do not have any suspects at this time.

Anyone with information about the death of Taishawn Wallace is asked to call the LAPD Newton Division at (323) 846-6556. Tipsters wishing to remain anonymous should call Crimestoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (800) 222-8477.

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my dad was always the one who made me smile everytime i woke up. he would never leave without telling me he loved me.he always wanted me to be a daughter he could be proud of.i always thought my dad would be there my whole life,but i guess not.there are too many things about him everyone loved and cherished like his smile and how hhe could always make ppl laugh.NO ONE could ever say he was a bad person because anything bad that anybody ever said about him couldnt be true.he was a good man,a great husband,and a wonderful father.the weekend after he died my mom told me that this would be the worst news i could have ever received.when she told me we instantly cried.my family tried to make me feel better but even though i tried to cover it up i wanted to cry more than anything. my dad counted for half of my heart nd my mom was the other.it felt like half of me was gone.I cried for my mom nd how she had to be strong for my brothers and my sister. They are too young to know what happened to their dad and its sad they have to grow up without there dad.no one could ever replace him.if love alone could have saved him,he never would have died.I know people say only his body has left but he is still here.that cant be true because if it was i wouldnt be writing this...I cant believe the last words i said to him were bye and not i love you...but for what its worth I LUV U DAD !!!

— ASHELY July 18, 2010 at 6:15 p.m.

I am so angry and disgusted right now. My heart, my soul, my big brother, my best friend, my everything has been taken away from me!!! He raised me, when I had no one I had him. I don't think no one should have to suffer like this. He spent his whole life not trying to be a statistic and now he's gone. We had nothing growing up but each other and growing pains. My brother was a good man and father. He wanted to give his children what he never had and that was taken from him. I try not to have hate in my heart, but I cant help but feel this way for the people that did this. I truly hope they get what they deserve! No he was not from broadway nor no where else! Bro I miss you so much, I will never forget that beautiful smile and your amazing personality. You always found a way to be happy and smile no matter what and I admired that about you. Your not gone because you live threw me. I know we didn't agree all the time, but I'll never forget the countless memories in my head. I LOVE YOU FOREVER! U LIVE THREW ME...RIP BRUH BRUH

— Michelle J. April 27, 2010 at 11:56 p.m.

Tai my baby my boyfriend my love, I will always keep u in my heart I will never forget the nights n days we spent together. Our laughs our quarrels damm baby why did u leave me us your children there will never be a day that u wont be missed and that chicken nobody makes it better my macoroni still beats urs baby as I sit here and write this im hurting so bad inside I know god will help me through this but I will never forget u and all the fun we had as you would say to me taking u out of ur element lol something I loved to do and baby I know u didnt agree but I will get ur name tatted so as u look down I know u will smile. I dont know how to end this I dont want to end this I will never end this here today gone tomorrow but forever in my heart love you more than u know R.I.P........ Your girl shonee smile smile smile them fresh braids thats what I will remember Love u baby... You will be missed also by my family and friends... Keiana, YG,Kameron, Angel, Pam, Stephanie, KJ, My mom, and many more.. R.I.P baby.....

— Shonee Jackson April 25, 2010 at 8:49 p.m.

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Taishawn Devon Wallace, 30

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