Lawrence Calvin George, a 41-year-old black male, died Saturday, March 16, in Lancaster, according to Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner's records. The cause of death is pending.

Robin Lashon Willey, a 34-year-old black female, died Tuesday, March 12, after being shot in Watts, according to Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner's records.

Victory McElhaney, a 21-year-old black man, was shot and killed Sunday, March 10, in the 200 block of East Adams Boulevard in Historic South-Central, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records.

About 12:30 a.m., McElhaney and eight friends walked from a nearby home to a strip mall liquor store in the area, said Los Angeles police Capt. Billy Hayes.

After buying alcohol, the group was approached in the parking lot by three or four men. The men attempted to mug the group, and McElhaney was shot after likely objecting to the robbery, Hayes said.

The muggers fled in a car and no one else was hurt. McElhaney was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 3:12 a.m., according to coroner’s records.

McElhaney devoted most of his life to the intersection of community and music.

The 21-year-old son of Oakland Councilwoman Lynette ...

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Robert Lafonzo Jones, a 49-year-old black male, died Saturday, March 9, after being shot in Willowbrook, according to Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner's records.

Trinity Love Jones, a black 9-year-old girl, was pronounced dead on Tuesday, March 5, after her body was found on an equestrian trail adjacent to the 3400 block of Hacienda Boulevard in Hacienda Heights, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department investigators. 

A Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation worker clearing brush along the equestrian trail discovered Trinity's tiny body in a large rolling duffel bag around 10 a.m., according to Lt. Scott Hoglund. 

The girl's head and shoulders were protruding from the bag but there was no obvious sign of trauma to her body, Hoglund said. 

She was shoeless, wearing black and white lounge pants and a pink top that read "Future Princess Hero," but investigators at first had no idea of her identity or age. 

In a news conference the following day, investigators said the girl was small, about 4 ...

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Byron Young Nettles, a 52-year-old black male, died Friday, March 1, after being stabbed in Pasadena, according to Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner's records.

Franklin Allen Washington, a 62-year-old black male, died Thursday, Feb. 28, after being stabbed in Van Nuys, according to Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner's records.

Terrell Anthony Bryant, a 33-year-old black male, died Sunday, Feb. 24, after being shot in Long Beach, according to Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner's records.

Leland Drew Matthews, a 39-year-old black male, died Wednesday, Feb. 20, in Rancho Dominguez, according to Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner's records. The cause of death is pending.

Gary O'Niel Davidson, a 39-year-old black male, died Monday, Feb. 18, after being shot in Chatsworth, according to Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner's records.

Joshua Glover, a 25-year-old black male, died Saturday, Feb. 16, after being stabbed in Compton, according to Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner's records.

Donte Lavelle Jones, a 28-year-old black male, died Friday, Feb. 15, after being shot in Historic South-Central, according to Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner's records.

Delbert Smith, a 59-year-old black male, died Friday, Feb. 15, after being stabbed in Long Beach, according to Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner's records.

Tywaun Terrell Cannon, a 44-year-old black male, died Thursday, Feb. 14, after being shot in Vermont Knolls, according to Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner's records.

Jvance Gilliam, a 42-year-old black male, died Monday, Feb. 11, after being stabbed in Downtown, according to Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner's records.