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Tommie Cheatham, 18

Tommie Cheatham, an 18-year-old black and Latino man, was found dead Monday, April 6, in the 800 block of West 101st Street in Vermont Vista, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records.

About 9 p.m., Cheatham was found in the driveway of a home with stab wounds, said LAPD Det. Rick Gordon.

Cheatham was pronounced dead at the scene at 9:17 p.m., according to coroner’s records.

Police are looking for witnesses.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Criminal Gang Homicide Division at (213) 485-1383. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

-- Nicole Santa Cruz

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