Vincent Lamar Crawford, 20
Vincent Crawford, a 20-year-old black man, was shot and killed Thursday, Jan. 27, near East Artesia Boulevard and Harbor Avenue in Compton, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Officials received a 911 call about a shooting victim about 5:40 p.m., said L.A. County sheriff's homicide Sgt. Mitch Loman, who is handling the investigation.
Authorities arrived and Crawford was pronounced dead at the scene. According to coroner’s records, he was shot several times.
Loman said Crawford was a victim of a walk-up shooting and the incident was gang-related.
No arrests have been made in connection with the case. The the shooter was described as a male who was last seen running west on Artesia Boulevard.
Anyone with information about the death of Vincent Crawford or the identity of the shooter is asked to contact Sgt. Loman or Det. Brandt House at (323) 890-5500. Tipsters who'd like to remain anonymous should contact Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.
-- Sarah Ardalani
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