William Michael Jennings, 35

Dec. 20, 2013

William Jennings, a 35-year-old black man, was stabbed to death Friday, Dec. 20, in the 3300 block of West Jefferson Boulevard in Jefferson Park, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records.

Jennings was walking down the street about 10:15 p.m. when he got into an argument with another man, said LAPD Det. Supervisor Sal LaBarbera.

The argument turned physical and the man pulled out a knife and stabbed Jennings multiple times, LaBarbera said.

According to surveillance footage, the assailant walked off, leaving Jennings on the ground. Jennings was pronounced dead on the sidewalk at 10:35 p.m., according to coroner’s records.

The assailant is described as a black man, 30 to 40 years old, 5 feet 8 inches to possibly 6 feet tall and weighing 180 pounds.

Detectives believe Jennings and the other man were strangers. Jennings leaves behind a wife and an 11-year-old daughter, according to a news release from LAPD.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Criminal Gang Homicide Division Dets. Paul Funicello or Matt Courtney at (213) 485-4341. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

-- Nicole Santa Cruz

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hi my name is armani.jennings im williams.m.jennings daughter. this amn took my dad away from me for no reason. he was a good father hard working man and a good person be with in your life. man i would do what ever to get my father back in my life. man these not a day that i dont think about ,my father. i no there's a lot of people out there they no how i feel. i was 11 years old when my father was killed now im 14 years old and i no im never going to see my father again. but i no hes watching over me. i just still cant believe that they took you away. to the people thats out thee just keep yall head up. i thank god for the years i had with my father. but theres one these never going to meet hes grandchildren or see me again or walk me down when i get married.
see you later dad i miss you a lot..

— armani.jennings Sept. 12, 2016 at 2:35 p.m.

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William Michael Jennings, 35

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