Crime & Safety

South Bay Man Killed In Apparent Gang Shooting ID'd

Robert Highhouse Jr., 40, died at a hospital, the coroner's office reported.

LAWNDALE, CA -- Authorities Friday identified a Lawndale man who was fatally shot in an apparent gang-related attack in his front yard.

The crime occurred about 5:30 p.m. Sunday in the 15000 block of Firmona Avenue, the sheriff's department reported.

Robert Highhouse Jr., 40, died at a hospital, the coroner's office reported.

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Investigators believe Highhouse was shot by a man who fled in a red compact car. Anyone with information on the crime was urged to call the Sheriff's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500, or Crime Stoppers at (800) 222- TIPS.

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