Wilbert Lee Robertson, 22

May 24, 2010, 9:09 a.m.

Wilbert Robertson, a 22-year-old black man, was shot and killed Wednesday, May 19, in the 200 block of West 41st Place in Historic South-Central, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Ed Winter, spokesman for the coroner's office, said Robertson was shot about 10:10 p.m.

He was taken to a hospital, where he died about 10:40 p.m. due to complication from his injuries, according to coroner's records.

Robertson was the victim of a walk-up shooting, Winter said.

The coroner's office had no additional details about the case and several calls to detectives were not returned.

The Times will post more information about the incident as soon as it becomes available.

-- Sarah Ardalani

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this was my nephew and this is the hardest thing i every had to go thru besides losing my dad.but wilbert was a good man to his family,daughter and his friends.he always had a smile on his face even when times was rough for him.im happy we was bless to have u in our family.we miss u will we really do everyday,every second not one that pass that we dont think of u.its sad u died in l.a and u wasent even from out there his from palmdale ca.his was only out there looking for work and to check into school which he did the sameday the coward took his life.i wish someone would speak up so we can stop all this madness.i hate that the world has turn there nose up to whats right.i cant believe i stay in a world thats so cure to life and take it for granted.gods says to forgive so that i will do only for u nephew but forget i shall never.im mad because ur baby will never see her father anymore and he will never have the pleasure to hear her speak,walk or take her to her first day of school.im sorry nephew but i will be there for u for her..i love u and auntie misses u like crazy theres nothing i wouldnt do to have u here which includs giving up my life just so u can live..i love u my angel and may u rest..

— d.rias July 25, 2010 at 3:53 p.m.