Topline: A man was gunned down in a South Los Angeles drive-by shooting after two men in a vehicle pulled up and fired multiple rounds before fleeing.
Published: July 9, 2026 7:00 am ET
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LOS ANGELES, CA — A man was killed in a drive-by shooting on the 6600 block of South Vermont Avenue around 7:15 p.m. on July 3, according to Los Angeles police.
Officers responded to the shooting scene and found a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
According to KTLA, witnesses said two men in a vehicle drove up to the victim, fired multiple gunshots, and then fled the area.
Investigators said the circumstances surrounding the killing remain unclear. Police did not release the victim’s identity or any description of the shooters.
Anyone with information was asked to contact the Los Angeles Police Department at 1-877-527-3247.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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LOS ANGELES, CA — A man was killed in a drive-by shooting on the 6600 block of South Vermont Avenue around 7:15 p.m. on July 3, according to Los Angeles police.
Officers responded to the shooting scene and found a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
According to KTLA, witnesses said two men in a vehicle drove up to the victim, fired multiple gunshots, and then fled the area.
Investigators said the circumstances surrounding the killing remain unclear. Police did not release the victim’s identity or any description of the shooters.
Anyone with information was asked to contact the Los Angeles Police Department at 1-877-527-3247.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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Mystery Surrounds Deadly South L.A. Drive-By as Shooters Remain at Large
A man was gunned down in a South Los Angeles drive-by shooting after two men in a vehicle pulled up and fired multiple rounds before fleeing.
By Aaron Stephensen
Published: July 9, 2026 7:00 am ET
LOS ANGELES, CA — A man was killed in a drive-by shooting on the 6600 block of South Vermont Avenue around 7:15 p.m. on July 3, according to Los Angeles police.
Officers responded to the shooting scene and found a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
According to KTLA, witnesses said two men in a vehicle drove up to the victim, fired multiple gunshots, and then fled the area.
Investigators said the circumstances surrounding the killing remain unclear. Police did not release the victim’s identity or any description of the shooters.
Anyone with information was asked to contact the Los Angeles Police Department at 1-877-527-3247.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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