Baby Bao, fetus

Died Feb. 5, 2012

1006 S. Ynez Ave.

Baby Bao, a fetus, died Sunday, Feb. 5, in the 1000 block of South Ynez Avenue in Monterey Park, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Monterey Park police and fire officials responded to a report of a death about 7 a.m. When they arrived, they found the body of Chenyan Bao, a 39-year-old Asian woman, in the home she shared with her husband and child.

At the time of the incident, Bao was about 3 months pregnant. The fetus has been identified as Baby Bao, said Ed Winter, spokesman for the coroner's office.

Police reported Chenyan Bao died from injuries sustained in an incident of domestic violence, said L.A. County Sheriff's Deputy Aura Lidman. According to coroner's records, she was smothered and died from asphyxia.

Her husband, Hongxin Liu, was arrested in connection with her death.

Liu, a 41-year-old Asian man, was being held at the Monterey Park police station in lieu of $1-million bail, Lidman said.

The couple's 2-year-old daughter was put in the custody of child-welfare authorities.

Anyone with additional information about the killing is asked to contact the Monterey Park Police Department at (626) 307-1211. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

— Los Angeles Times

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• Chenyan Bao

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Jarome Collins, 25

Died Feb. 6, 2012

8752 S. Broadway

Jarome Collins, a 25-year-old black man, was fatally shot Monday, Feb. 6, in the 8700 block of South Broadway in Broadway-Manchester, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

The shooting occurred about 1 a.m. at West 87th Place and Broadway, when a man walked up to Collins and fired multiple rounds, wounding him in the body, said Officer Wendy Reyes of the Los Angeles Police Department.

Collins was pronounced dead at a hospital. Coroner’s records show he suffered gunshot wounds to the face and chest.

The incident reportedly occurred near a meeting of the Rising Sons Motorcycle Club.

According to a Web notice, the club meets every Sunday at 8 p.m. at 8700 S. Broadway. Police said they did not have information on whether the shooting was related to the club.

Authorities believe the shooting was gang-related.

Anyone with details about the killing or the identity of the shooter is asked to contact the LAPD at (877) 527-3247. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

— Victoria Kim

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Travis Solorio, 26

Died Feb. 5, 2012

9306 Tamarack Ave.

Travis Solorio, a 26-year-old Latino, was shot and killed Sunday, Feb. 5, in the 9300 block of Tamarack Avenue in Sun Valley, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Solorio, who lived in Sun Valley, got into a dispute with a neighbor Sunday night, the Los Angeles Police Department said.

Other people showed up during the dispute, police said, and one of them drew a gun and shot Solorio. He was pronounced dead a short while later at a local hospital.

Detectives had not established a motive for the killing, the LAPD said.

At least 21 homicides have been reported within two miles of Sun Valley since January 2007, according to a Times Homicide Report database.

Anyone with information in Solorio's slaying is asked to call Det. J. Martinez or Det. H. Gahry at (818) 834-3115. Anonymous tips can be left at (800) 222-8477.

—Robert J. Lopez

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Chenyan Bao, 39

Died Feb. 5, 2012

1006 S. Ynez Ave.

Chenyan Bao, a 39-year-old Asian woman, was found dead Sunday, Feb. 5, in the 1000 block of South Ynez Avenue in Monterey Park, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Monterey Park police and fire officials responding to a report of a death about 7 a.m. found Bao's body in the home she shared with her husband and child.

At the time of the incident, Bao was about 3 months pregnant. The fetus has been identified as Baby Bao, said Ed Winter, spokesman for the coroner's office.

Police reported Bao died from injuries sustained in an incident of domestic violence, said L.A. County Sheriff's Deputy Aura Lidman. According to coroner's records, Bao was smothered and died from asphyxia.

Bao's husband, Hongxin Liu, was arrested in connection with her death.

Liu, a 41-year-old Asian man, was being held at the Monterey Park police station in lieu of $1-million bail, Lidman said.

The couple's 2-year-old daughter was put in the custody of child-welfare authorities.

Anyone with additional information about the killing is asked to contact the Monterey Park Police Department at (626) 307-1211. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

— Los Angeles Times

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• Baby Bao

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Damion Richardson, 32

Died Feb. 4, 2012

8623 S. Main St.

Damion Richardson, a 32-year-old black man, was fatally shot Saturday, Feb. 4, in the 8600 block of South Main Street in Broadway-Manchester, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Police responded to a 911 call of a shooting about 9:30 a.m., said LAPD Criminal Gang Homicide Det. J. Kirby, who is handling the case.

When paramedics arrived, they found Richardson in a car with gunshot wounds. The victim was taken to California Hospital Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

According to coroner's records, Richardson died from several gunshot wounds to his body.

Det. Kirby said Richardson was actually shot near 112th and Olive streets. He was driven by friends to South Main Street and 86th Place, where they were met by paramedics.

Investigators said the killing was gang-related.

No arrests have been made in connection with the case, Kirby said, and there is no description of the assailant.

Anyone with information about the death of Damion Richardson or the identity of the shooter is asked to contact Det. Kirby at (213) 485-4341. Tipsters wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

— Los Angeles Times

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Francisco Batres-Lopez, 29

Died Feb. 4, 2012

East side of Tujunga Wash, south of Victory Boulevard

Francisco Batres-Lopez, a 29-year-old Latino, was stabbed to death Saturday, Feb. 4, in the east side of Tujunga Wash, south of Victory Boulevard in Valley Glen, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Batres-Lopez had been stabbed in the chest, according to Los Angeles Police Sgt. Trina Bluff of the Van Nuys station.

Authorities were called, and Batres-Lopez was pronounced dead at the scene.

The victim is believed to be a transient who lived in the area, Bluff said.

There have been 33 homicides within two miles of Victory Boulevard and Ethel Avenue since 2007, according to The Times’ Homicide Report.

Anyone with information about the killing is asked to call Van Nuys homicide Det. R. Bub at (818) 374-0040. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

— Rong-Gong Lin II

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John Joseph Sullivan, 53

Died Feb. 4, 2012

1500 block of West Gage Street

John Joseph Sullivan, a 53-year-old white man, was found dead Saturday, Feb. 4, after being shot in the 1500 block of West Gage Street in Harvard Park, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

[Editor's note: An earlier version of this post, based on information from the coroner's office, identified the victim as John Doe #20.]

Sullivan’s body was discovered in a recycling bin by a passerby near Halldale and 67th streets about 9:20 a.m., according to an LAPD news release.

Coroner's records show Sullivan died from several gunshot wounds to his body.

After the finding, investigators went to the victim's house, located in the 1500 block of West Gage Street. While there they learned that Sullivan's roommate, D'Andre Michael Williams, killed the victim during a fight at the residence.

Williams, a 29-year-old black man, was arrested and charged with one count of murder, officials said. He is being held in lieu of $1-million bail at the inmate reception center in downtown.

Anyone with additional information about the killing is asked to contact Criminal Gang Homicide Division Det. John Ferreria or Myra Kellum at (213) 485-1383. Tipsters wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

— Los Angeles Times

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Dwayne Bradley, 27

Died Feb. 4, 2012

11437 Hawthorne Blvd.

Dwayne Bradley, a 27-year-old black man, was shot and killed Saturday, Feb. 4, in the 11400 block of Hawthorne Boulevard in Hawthorne, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

The shooting occurred around 1:20 a.m. at a restaurant called the Den near the intersection of Hawthorne Boulevard and Imperial Highway, authorities said.

Bradley and several other men were stuck by gunfire and taken to a hospital for treatment. Bradley succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead that day.

According to the Daily Breeze, the shooting was gang-related.

"There was some kind of dispute in the bar that went outside," Hawthorne police Lt. Ti Goetz told the website.

Goetz said the remaining victims are expected to survive their injuries.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the sheriff’s homicide bureau at (323) 890-5500. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

— Los Angeles Times

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Mark Rodriguez, 18

Died Feb. 2, 2012

8200 block of Sorenson Avenue

Mark Rodriguez, an 18-year-old Latino, was shot and killed Thursday, Feb. 2, in the 8200 block of Sorenson Avenue in Santa Fe Springs, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Officers responded to a call at a hospital about two gunshot victims about 6:02 p.m., according to a Whittier Police Department news release.

When authorities arrived, they learned that Rodriguez was in a car with several other people when a vehicle pulled up next to them and someone inside began shooting.

Rodriguez and another person, who were in the backseat, were struck by the gunfire. They were driven to hospital where Rodriguez was pronounced dead. Coroner's records show he died from a gunshot wound to the chest.

The second victim is in critical condition, authorities said.

After the shooting, sheriff deputies arrested three men in connection with the incident: Jason Uzel, a 37-year-old Latino from Whittier; Brian Recinos, a 22-year-old Latino from Whittier; and Frank Ramos, a 44-year-old Latino from Eureka. All three are being held at the Men's Central Jail in downtown.

Authorities said the shooting was gang-related.

Anyone with additional information about the killing is asked to contact the Whittier Police Department at (562) 567-9299. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

— Los Angeles Times

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Lynnard Baker Jr., 17

Died Feb. 2, 2012

5331 W. Rodeo Road

Lynnard Baker Jr., a 17-year-old black man, died Thursday, Feb. 2, two days after he was shot in the 5300 block of Rodeo Road in Baldwin Hills/Crenshaw, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Baker and another person tried to break into the home shortly after 9 p.m. Tuesday. As Baker entered through a window, the commotion surprised the homeowner, who retrieved his gun.

Fearing for his life, the homeowner shot Baker as he was climbing through the window. The second suspect then fled.

Authorities were called and Baker was taken to Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in critical condition.

Despite treatment, he succumbed to his injuries several days later, said LAPD Criminal Gang Homicide Det. Mike Applegate, who is handling the case.

Coroner's records show Baker died from a gunshot wound to the head.

Investigators are still searching for the second suspect, who faces felony burglary charges.

Authorities said the homeowner, who was acting in self-defense, is not expected to be charged with any crime.

Anyone with information about this incident or the identity of the second burglar is asked to contact Det. Applegate at (213) 485-4341. Tipsters wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

— Los Angeles Times

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Justin Dunlap, 24

Died Feb. 1, 2012

14201 Huston St.

Justin Dunlap, a 24-year-old black man, died Wednesday, Feb. 1, after being assaulted in the 14200 block of Huston Street in Sherman Oaks, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Officers responded to a call of an assault with a deadly weapon about 6:10 p.m., said LAPD Van Nuys homicide Det. R. Bub, who is handling the case.

When authorities arrived they saw three people fleeing the area, Bub said, but they were arrested.

Dunlap was found with blunt-force trauma to the head. Coroner's records show he was taken by paramedics to a hospital where he was pronounced dead at 8:10 p.m.

Det. Bub said two people were charged with murder in connection with the victim's death: Bryan Figueroa, an 18-year-old Latino, and a juvenile.

The third person apprehended at the scene has not been charged, Bub said.

During the investigation, detectives learned Dunlap and the two assailants were in the park when they had a dispute and attacked the victim.

The incident is not believed to be gang-related, Bub said.

Anyone with additional details about the death of Justin Dunlap is asked to contact Det. Bub at (818) 374-0040. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

— Los Angeles Times

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Marvin Williams, 64

Died Feb. 1, 2012

300 E. Arbor St.

Marvin Williams, a 64-year-old white man, was fatally shot Wednesday, Feb. 1, in the 200 block of East Arbor Street in Long Beach, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Williams was gunned down shortly before 7 a.m., the Long Beach Police Department said.

Officers found Williams with a wound to the torso. He was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead.

At least 198 homicides have been reported in Long Beach since January 2007, according to the Times Homicide Report database.

Detectives did not know why Williams was shot and were hoping to generate leads from the public, the department said.

Anyone with information is asked to call Det. Scott Lasch or Det. Donald Goodman at (562) 570-7244. Tipsters wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

— Robert J. Lopez

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Donald Handy, 68

Died Feb. 1, 2012

44924 Spearman Ave.

Donald Handy, a 68-year-old white man, was shot and killed by a deputy Wednesday, Feb. 1, in the 44900 block of Spearman Avenue in Lancaster, according to L.A. County coroner's records.

Deputies went to a home to serve a narcotics search warrant at 9:30 p.m. when Handy suddenly came out of a bedroom holding a 4-foot sword, said Lt. Mary Leef of the Sheriff's Department.

Handy raised the sword at a deputy, who then fired multiple shots at him.

He was pronounced dead at a hospital, Leef said. Coroner’s records show Handy died from a gunshot wound to the chest.

Three other people in the home were detained without incident.

Anyone with additional information about the shooting is asked to contact the sheriff’s homicide bureau at (323) 890-5500. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

— Dalina Castellanos

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John Doe #14, 76

Died Jan. 24, 2012

1200 N. State St.

John Doe No. 14, a 76-year-old black man, died Tuesday, Jan. 24, in the 1200 block of North State Street in Boyle Heights, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Ed Winter, spokesman for the coroner's office, said Doe was pronounced dead at 9:25 a.m. at County USC Medical Center.

Authorities are still trying to identify the decedent.

Doe appears to have been shot in the leg in 1969, Winter said, and his injury may have contributed to his death.

The coroner's office said a cause of death has been deferred pending additional lab tests. Results will not be available for at least six to eight weeks.

Anyone with information about the death of John Doe can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

— Los Angeles Times

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Jitrujee Buatet, 44

Died Jan. 27, 2012

1638 N. La Brea Ave.

Jitrujee Buatet, a 44-year-old Asian woman, was fatally shot Friday, Jan. 27, in the 1600 block of La Brea Avenue in Hollywood, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

The shooting appears to have resulted from an argument on the patio of an eatery, police sources said.

A man at the restaurant allegedly pulled out a gun and pointed it at Buatet, who tried to grab the weapon. During the struggle Buatet was shot once. She was pronounced dead at a local hospital.

A man was also shot twice. He is being treated at a local hospital.

Initially, it was reported that both of the victims were shot by two gunmen. Officials stressed that police are still trying to sort out what exactly happened.

It was not clear if the man and Buatet knew each other, said Los Angeles Police Department spokeswoman Norma Eisenman.

It was one of half a dozen shootings in the city that night, including three in South Los Angeles. There was also a gang-related shooting that left one person dead and three others wounded outside the Mayan nightclub downtown early Saturday morning.

Anyone with information about the killing or the identity of the shooter is asked to contact the LAPD at (877) 527-3247. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

— Andrew Blankstein

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