Homicide Report > Bahati Dunbar, 40
Bahati Dunbar, 40
Died April 28, 2010 at 1:09 a.m.
Bahati Dunbar, a 40-year-old black man, was killed Wednesday, April 28, in the 12000 block of South Main Street in Willowbrook, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
[Update May 4: Based on the initial report from the coroner's office, spokesman Ed Winter initially said that Dunbar had been shot during a bar fight. Los Angeles County sheriff's officials now say Dunbar was not involved in the fight and was shot as the gunmen were about to leave the location.
Several people were outside of a bar when a fight broke out about 12:30 a.m., said Det. Louie Aguilera, who is handling the investigation.
Two men involved in the altercation left the area but returned 20 minutes later to continue the feud. The persons they were looking for were not there, so they got into their vehicle, Aguilera said.
As the two men were about to drive away from the area, they exchanged words with Dunbar and another bar patron, both not involved in the original fight, then began shooting.
Dunbar was struck several times, no one else was hurt, Aguilera said.
Authorities were called, and Dunbar was taken to Harbor UCLA Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 1:09 a.m., according to coroner's records.
Witnesses described the assailants as male blacks in their 20s, and they were last seen driving away in a white compact car.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Aguilera at the sheriff's homicide bureau at (323) 890-5500.]
—Sarah Ardalani
- Neighborhood: Willowbrook
- Age: 40
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Gunshot
- Day of the week: Wednesday
- Agency: LASDH
- Race/Ethnicity: Black
- Crime scene: Public place
28 reader comments about Bahati Dunbar
RIP Bahati , You Will be missed !!
May 4, 2010 at 9:39 a.m.
Its hard to believe that such a thing has happened to a man thats so cool. We were good friends and had great times. To moms im praying for you,he will truly be missed.See you when i get there.
May 4, 2010 at 9:42 a.m.
The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:
He leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul:
He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name' sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil: For thou art with me;
Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies;
Thou annointest my head with oil; My cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the House of the Lord forever.
May 4, 2010 at 11:35 a.m.
Dogg was my relative he will truly be missed he totally change his life around for the better. For someone to take him away from us words can not i mean can not express the way im feeling right now!! RIP
May 4, 2010 at 1:18 p.m.
WE LUV U BAHATI!!! U will b in our thoughts and our hearts forever!!! Its still so unreal that u r gone but I believe u are in a better place now!!! I know ur watching over us!!! We miss u!!
May 4, 2010 at 2:39 p.m.
To my cousin you willbe missed we all love you and will never forget you I'm really feeling your pain right now. Me and you were like sister and brother I will always make sure that my aunt and counin are OK so don't worry. We all love and miss you much. Shanice
May 5, 2010 at 2:41 p.m.
Man, this is crazy! some cowards struck again. I say cowards because this was not caused for. you will be missed Bahati. from your cousin
May 5, 2010 at 10:29 p.m.
Although I had only recently met Dogg, I am terribly saddened to hear about what happened. I pray I will see him again.
B.I.P. Dogg. "May the Force be with you.."
I'll pray that everything stays safe.
May 6, 2010 at 6:38 a.m.
Wow! This is truly unbelievable and I am still @ a loss for words
You will be missed by many… RIP
May 6, 2010 at 12:22 p.m.
We will never share another drink, we will never laugh together. I know that you are missed by many. Though I can't poor it for the both of you :) Now you and LP can share a "boiler maker". With love and sadness in my heart, we have lost a good "black" man. To your family I know and those I don't all my heart and prayers to all of you.
Rest well my friend...
xoxo
Lena
May 7, 2010 at 1:56 p.m.
hott dogg kool nigga....its sad 2 hear u gone bro. i knew him from Portland, Oregon he was out here 4awhile. Piru nigga
May 9, 2010 at 4:12 p.m.
i will always remember you my homeboy hot dogg
May 21, 2010 at 8:58 p.m.
I miss you so much Bahati-bears.The love we shared brief as it may have been was long enough to carry me until the end of time. I heart you HD1 Kenobi
-your "Princess Leia"
June 3, 2010 at 8:26 p.m.
As I was your manager and watched you grow,to wonder why this happened to you...I'll never know. There wasn't too many that I'd managed at our old job, that I knew as a similar me-although from different world's-we'll forever always carry ourselves... as Hot & Topp Dawgs!!
Sah ! Whoop!!!!
Later My Ninja!!!
R.I.P.
DAVID ERHARDT
June 3, 2010 at 8:59 p.m.
Twin I still can't believe you gone. My life will never be the same. As the days go by it gets harder and harder because I expect you to walk through that door and say "Heeeey" You will be forever missed!! I love you Twin!!
Your Twin Malaika...
June 4, 2010 at 9:32 a.m.
I really miss you and cant believe your not here! This is like a dream I seem to not be able to wake up from, we miss you over here and much love....
June 4, 2010 at 9:45 a.m.
Its hard to believe that you are not here anymore. But you are with each one of us in sprit. I love you and miss you so much. I will see you again one day.
Much love,
Sasa
June 4, 2010 at 10:31 a.m.
This is still unreal that you are not here with us. But you are with us in spirit. I love and I miss you so much. I will see you again one day.
Much Love,
SASA
June 4, 2010 at 10:46 a.m.
Nephew,you are truly being missed.I would be waiting for you to walk in that door just seems unreal not to see you and greet your auntie with open arms.my sister and niece will be ok God will se to that.Bahati you will always be in our hearts and thoughts
Love Auntie Lita
June 4, 2010 at 11:52 a.m.
Very sad story here. Looks like the bad guys just hit whoever was out there and got Mr Dunbar. Tell you what, seems like these bars late at night are not a safe place to hang out. Maybe just get a 12 pack and take it home to drink, where you won't get shot by some nut.
June 4, 2010 at 1:47 p.m.
I can't believe what I just read. I am truly shocked. A black man murdered outside a bar after midnight? And in THAT area? That hasn't happened in a very long time.
June 4, 2010 at 5:06 p.m.
Bahati- You were taken away from all of us way to soon. But your spirit still lives on. You will always be in our hearts and thoughts. There is not one day that goes by that we don't celebrate you and talk about the way you touched each of our lives. You are truly missed!!
June 5, 2010 at 8:46 p.m.
R.i.P
June 6, 2010 at 1:02 p.m.
R.i.P
June 6, 2010 at 1:13 p.m.
HD i miss u cuddy... there is not a day that goes by where me and my bro dont think about u. We will meet up again in a better place Relli . LOVE U
HD1 " MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU"
June 19, 2010 at 10:06 a.m.
Man, I haven't seen my Homie/brother in years, so to run into someone esle that I lost contact with to find this out about my good friend, truly hurts! Love you Dogg, you are missed my friend! Memories will be cherished
Aug. 28, 2010 at 5:31 p.m.
R.I.P. My brotha you will always bee missed soldier and that's Perrid.
Aug. 31, 2010 at 2:10 p.m.
damn DOGG it been bix long months it seems like we where in da G-raug yesturday doing sets or pushin to smittys for a bag of skins a brew and a blunt wrap, or going to deathrow for 4 single humps,or pushin da sexscalade threw bpt. miss u BIG RELI u will be 4ever missed. LOVE u DOGG MR 134%
Nov. 4, 2010 at 9:21 a.m.
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