Homicide Report > Andre Swafford, 28
Andre Swafford, 28
Died Sept. 17, 2011
Andre Swafford, a 28-year-old black man, died Saturday, Sept. 17, three days after he was shot near 9th Street and Walnut Avenue in Long Beach, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Residents flagged down police Sept. 14 about 10:41 p.m. and directed them to Swafford, who was lying on the sidewalk with a gunshot wound, according to a Long Beach Police Department news release.
Paramedics were called, and Swafford was taken to the hospital, where he remained in critical condition until his death Sept. 17. He was pronounced dead at 12:15 a.m. Coroner's records show the victim died from a gunshot wound to the head.
Officials said there have been no arrests made in connection with the case. The shooting is believed to have been gang-related.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call homicide Dets. Greg Krabbe or Mark Bigel at (562) 570-7244.Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.
— Los Angeles Times
- Neighborhood: Long Beach
- Age: 28
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Gunshot
- Day of the week: Saturday
- Agency: Long Beach PD
- Race/Ethnicity: Black
- Crime scene: Public place
One reader comment about Andre Swafford
I remember the first time we were introduced I always knew God had a plan for you,maybe in time bro your death will become significant enough for us all to put down our rags and insignificant petty ways to see that we're only destroying ourselves and our people I pray to see you at the gate brah... Peace and Love my dude...
Oct. 5, 2011 at 1:41 p.m.
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