Homicide Report > Brittany Howard, 23
Brittany Howard, 23
Died Jan. 22, 2010 at 2:35 p.m.
Brittany Howard, a 23-year-old black woman, was shot and killed Friday, Jan. 22, in the 14600 block of Larch Avenue in Lawndale, authorities said.
Howard was one of three people killed in a triple homicide. Ivison Washington and Brandon Wright, both 27-year-old black men, were shot and killed in the same incident. Authorities said Wright and Howard were siblings, and Washington and Howard were dating.
Detectives remain perplexed by the killings and are asking for the public's assistance in solving the case.
Authorities received a phone call Friday afternoon about a possible gunshot victim in an apartment in the 14600 block of Larch Avenue in Lawndale, said Los Angeles County sheriff's Det. Karen Shonka.
Shonka said all three lived together in the apartment with Howard's 7-year-old daughter, Harmony. Harmony told detectives that her uncle, Wright, had walked her to school that morning and likely got back to the apartment about 8 a.m.
What happened next is a mystery.
Sometime between 8 a.m. and 2:20 p.m., when authorities received the call, someone shot all three victims. Shonka said there was no sign of forced entry to the apartment, nothing was taken, and nothing looked out of order in the residence.
Washington was a former gang member who got out of prison about seven months ago, Shonka said. But detectives said the shooting does not look like a regular gang killing, and any of the three victims could have been the intended target.
"I worked gangs for 10 years and this is not your typical gang shooting," Shonka said. "It looks more like a professional hit."
Though detectives do not have a motive in the killing, Shonka said it could be a dispute about business or money. Shonka said detectives have no leads on the case right now. None of the neighbors heard anything the day of the shooting because of a thunderstorm, Shonka said, so no one has been able to provide detectives with a more specific timeframe for the killing.
Shonka said Harmony is staying with relatives. "She didn't even cry," she said.
Detectives are asking anyone who might have information to call the sheriff's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. Shonka said any information, even if it seems insignificant, could help detectives solve the case.
— Anthony Pesce
23 reader comments about Brittany Howard
BRITTANY I LOVE U WE HAD OUR TIMES IN THE GROUP HOME N WE HAD OUR FUN. NOW THAT YOU R GONE THERE IS NO EARTH WITHOUT THE SUN. I KNOW THAT YOU ARE NOW IN PEACE GOD WILL MAKE A BLESSING WITH HARMONY.HATERZ LAUGH BECKUZ THEY SAY YOU GONE BUT WHAT THEY DONT KNOW ISYOUR REALLY AT HOME STILL GETTIN YO SHINE ON. NOW LAY YOUR HEAD N RELAX BECKUZ THATS WHERE IS PEACE LORD PLZZZZZZZZ BLESS HARMONY N ONE DAY I WILL HAVE MY SEAT......
Jan. 27, 2010 at 2:47 p.m.
GONE YET NOT FORGOTTEN
ALTHOUGH WE ARE APART
YOUR MEMORY LIVES WITHIN ME
FOREVER IN MY HEART!!!!
WE LOVE AND MISS U BRITTANY
ILL NEVER FORGET YOU!!!!
YOUR BABY COUSIN
JOHNNA ANN WALLACE
Jan. 27, 2010 at 6:59 p.m.
It was with a heavy heart I read about Brittany’s tragic passing. Brittany always had a smile, connected genuinely and laughed easily with those around her, and was just nice - nice in a way you don’t always some across. Although I knew her for only a short time, I knew her as a young woman with a big heart, an easy smile, a strong work ethic, and a lot of promise. This earth is a more barren place without Brittany on it. I wish the best to her friends, family, and loved ones; especially her daughter Harmony, whom I know she loved and cared for deeply.
Jan. 27, 2010 at 8:27 p.m.
God Bless your soul may you rest in peace GOD BLESS HARMONIE & may he place his angels & you around her...
I know we didn't get to know each other like roommates suppose this whole year but its ok I got to know HARMONIE(lil princess) & I know her little heart is going to be strong even thou your gone I know shes going to be alright you raised a great kid....
I member like every other weekend or so I would baby sit her & I would go get her a bag of redvines cause shes only allowed to eat fruits snacks no candy so I would spoil her with kakes & candy & tell her its only a vacation like candyland mom be back soon we would just go shopping & to nail shops I didn't care how much its cost I just had fun watching her run threw the clothes & stores finding what she wanted how I did as a lil girl, she would help me pick out toys & clothes for her & my sons....
When I got the call from the neihbors what happened I was like in so much shock
Brittany I wish we knew each other better & you talked to me more then you did, I think you would still be here.. If I was there things would of been different.... R.I.P {BRITTANY FARRAH HOWARD..}
Jan. 28, 2010 at 11:38 p.m.
Damn i jus found put wut happen and i'm so speechless i can't belive ur gone. my prayers go out to ur beautiful baby girl i'm glad she was unharmed it's real messed up and u will always b in mah prayer's an i pray to god they find tha bastard that took u away.I love u gurl. gone but never ever forgotten...
Jan. 31, 2010 at 11:14 a.m.
Memorial Services for Brittany Farrah Howard and Brandon Marcus Wright will held Saturday, January 6, 2010, 11AM at
The New Temple Missionary Baptist Church
8734 South Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90003-3322 (323)758-3137.
In lieu of flowers, donations are appreciated.
Jan. 31, 2010 at 2:18 p.m.
Correct date for.....
Memorial Services for Brittany Farrah Howard and Brandon Marcus Wright
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Time: 11AM
Location: The New Temple Missionary Baptist Church
8734 South Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90003-3322
Phone: (323)758-3137
In lieu of flowers, donations are appreciated.
Jan. 31, 2010 at 3:37 p.m.
Memorial Services for Brittany Farrah Howard and Brandon Marcus Wright will held Saturday, FEBRUARY 6, 2010, 11AM at
The New Temple Missionary Baptist Church
8734 South Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90003-3322 (323)758-3137.
In lieu of flowers, donations are appreciated.
Feb. 1, 2010 at 9:32 a.m.
BRITTANY, I AM STILL IN A PLACE OF REJECTION. I JUST DON'T WANT TO BELIEVE THAT YOU'RE GONE. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT BEAUTIFUL SMILE THAT MOVED EVERY CLOUD FROM THE HEARTS OF THOSE AROUND YOU. YOU SET GOALS FOR YOURSELF AND HARMONY. YOU WERE EVEN AN ENCOURAGEMENT TO OTHERS. THINKING BACK TO WHEN YOU WERE CARRYING HARMONY AND THEN TAKING CARE OF THAT PRECIOUS BABY, SEEING HARMONY JUST A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO LET ME KNOW THAT YOU WERE ON YOUR JOURNEY. NOW, IT'S FINISHED. I NEVER WOULD HAVE THOUGHT THAT I'D HAVE TO SAY 'GOOD-BYE' TO SUCH A STRONG, BEAUTIFUL YOUNG WOMAN WHO HAD PURPOSE AND PLANS. MAY THE LORD BLESS YOUR SOUL. BRITTANY, GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF HARMONY. I HOPE THAT WE WILL SEE HER AGAIN. I PRAY THAT THE LORD CARES FOR HER IN YOUR ABSENCE. REST DEAR BRITTANY. I LOVE YOU PRECIOUS ONE.
Feb. 2, 2010 at 10:22 a.m.
u are missed but truly never forgotten. ive asked to speak at your service.. love u,,,
Feb. 3, 2010 at 12:12 a.m.
may GOD bless brittany and her family and may god grant every one the strenghth and wisdom to get through this tough time
Feb. 8, 2010 at 2:56 a.m.
Brittany first off i want to say is that i love you .I miss you so much when i got that call i didn't want to believe it .You was always there for me whenever i needed you and much more. You were a strong, independent always happy and smiling, single mother and did what you had to do for your daughter that you loved so much . i look at these pictures we have together when i was pregnant at my baby shower and i can't stop crying i just talked to you and you were suppose to come to my baby's birthday party coming up , You'll still be there.You'll be in my heart. i know your in a better place now. Your one of god's angels. I'm going to keep harmony in my prayers and try to keep up with her to make sure she is ok .... i love you brittany and brandon rest in paradise GOD has called you home ....Never forgotten
Feb. 8, 2010 at 9:21 p.m.
Hey brittany, we were not all ways on the same page on things,but you are a good person in the heart .no matter what have happen with us I love you and some day I will meet you up there.bless your baby girl she's in my heart.
Sleep angel your at home.
Feb. 13, 2010 at 1:52 a.m.
HEY BRITTANY MAN ITS HARD TO BELIEVE YOU GONE...I KNOW YOUR IN A BETTER PLACE I JUST PRY TO GOD TO PROTECT YOUR LIL ANGEL..REST IN PEACE..U DIDNT DESERVE THIS,U DIDN'T DESERVE NOTHING THE HATERS PUT YOU THROUGH....MYSHIA&IMON
Feb. 16, 2010 at 3:55 p.m.
R.I.P aUNTI3 brittany and uncle braNdon much luv________ TamanI
Feb. 18, 2010 at 9:06 a.m.
R.I.P. Brittany. 23 years is not long at all but, you made a lasting impression on a lot of people that will forever be embedded in their hearts & mind. Brandon, you were a sweet angel. I wish i could hear you laugh again or see that smile. See you in the next life.
Feb. 25, 2010 at 12:53 p.m.
rip britttany
March 7, 2010 at 7:19 p.m.
You were an awesome student. My heart goes out to your family and friends. Your daughter is in my prayers.
March 26, 2010 at 5:03 p.m.
I did not know Brittany but am touched by her story. I too was in foster care and know how hard that is to grow up in. What struck me the most is how beautiful she was. God bless you and your family. I will pray for your daughter and i hope they find who killed you. My thoughts and prayers also go out to everyone who knew you that is in pain right now.
March 27, 2010 at 5:08 a.m.
oh man i am in total shock!! its been months since this tragedy occurred and i cant believe i jus found out....this is some bull*!!! shouldnt have happened to her...of all ppl. man theres some great memories and memorable conversations we shared...n ima always remember her. she truly was a wonderful person underneath all that hardskin she showed...she'll always be thought of... RiP BRITTANY......love u girl...
June 16, 2010 at 10:34 p.m.
just now finding out about the loss of my [FFFBBFF] FIRST FEMALE FACE BOOK BEST FRIEND FOREVER............. U were a wonderful person to me in the short time i knew u, so i could only imagine how great u were to those who knew u even a moment longer than me. and to all brittany's friends, what i'm bout to say is SOLELY in the interst of Britt AND Harmonie.....
In regards to this paragraph:
-Shonka said Harmony is staying with relatives. "She didn't even cry," she said.-
I mean Damn is ya'll mufucca's that thirsty for a reaction from folks? what the fucc is u trying to say????????????? were u implying that Harmonie doesn't care? ? ? Couldn't it be that at the time she didn't understand or it hadn't yet registered that she would no longer see her mother? Or u coulda added a WORD or two so it would have read:
-Shonka said Harmony is staying with relatives. "She -WAS SO TRUMATIZED, THAT- didn't even cry," she said.-
But that woulda probably been too much to ask of u being that u didn't even bother to spell the lil Princess' name right. goes to show WHO cares huh? (please allow this to post L.A.T.)
July 8, 2010 at 12:20 p.m.
Sean,
For God's sake...it's July 8, 2010 and you just found out? If you were such a good friend wouldn't you have heard about this a long time ago? Seems to me this is a classic case of the pot calling the kettle black. The detective said something that you didn't like...You posting so much time latter is something I don't like.
July 9, 2010 at 3:09 a.m.
This story has stuck with me for such a long time. I use to live in the building with Brittany and my daughter enjoyed playing with Harmonie at school. What a sweet young woman she was.
I pray little Harmonie grows into a very STRONG woman. Its sad to watch humans today not care about the lives of others. To kill over nonsense- to hold grudges and for what-- material things, pride? Let it go, life moves on with or with out the GREED! But you know whos life is going to be hard the older she gets, little Harmonie-nothing will ever bring her mother back to her. Shes left in this world without a mother, every girl should have a mother. How selfish of this/these person/people to take the lives of these young people. It's heart breaking to see them go and it's heart breaking to see such EVIL in this world.
How is this case going, have they found any leads, or has this case been tossed aside, collecting dust?
This little girl needs closure, why did they take this babies mother from her? Can we please give her that much, or at least get rid of the people who took her life from her? I can only pray that they find the nasty, selfish, gutless creatures who did such a thing and take THEM ALL THE WAY DOWN!
God rest all these lost souls.
Sept. 29, 2011 at 9:25 p.m.
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