Crime & Safety
Man Shot, Killed Leaving South Bay House Identified
He was getting into his parked car after leaving a residence when a male assailant walked up to him, pulled out a gun and shot him.
HAWTHORNE, CA -- A young man who was fatally shot in Hawthorne was identified Friday, as the search for his killer continued.
The shooting occurred about 8:40 p.m. Monday in the 11900 block of Daleside Avenue. Devonte Raye, 22, of Los Angeles died at a hospital, coroner's Assistant Chief Ed Winter said.
Raye was getting into his parked car after leaving a residence when a male assailant walked up to him, pulled out a gun and shot him multiple times, said Deputy Kimberly Alexander of the Sheriff's Information Bureau.
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Sheriff's homicide detectives are assisting Hawthorne police in the investigation.
Anyone with information on the crime was urged to call the Sheriff's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. Anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (8477).
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