Homicide Report > Christopher Chorpening, 51
Christopher Chorpening, 51
Died April 24, 2010 at 12:10 a.m.
Christopher Chorpening, a 51-year-old white man, was shot and killed Saturday, April 24, in the 16600 block of Ogram Street in Torrance, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Ed Winter, spokesman for the coroner's office, said Chorpening got into an argument with his roommate and was shot several times shortly after midnight. He was pronounced dead at the scene, Winter said.
When officers arrived at the location, they found Chropening's roommate, identified as Ivan Fay, a 61-year-old white man, and took him to the Torrance Police Department Jail where he was booked on suspicion of murder, authorities said in a news release.
Anyone with additional information about the incident is asked to contact the Torrance Police Detective Division at (310) 618-5570.
— Sarah Ardalani
Photo: Ivan Fay was booked on suspicion of murder in connection with the death of Christopher Chorpening. Credit: Torrance Police Department
Two reader comments about Christopher Chorpening
Chris was a AirForce combat vet who saw a lot of ugly action. He didnt deserve this. In the years I knew him I never saw him violent so I just dont understand this. Ill miss you my friend. I hope your finally at peace. M
May 5, 2010 at 7:50 p.m.
Chris was a wonderful man. He befriended all those to reached out to him. He gave me the best advise to never let anything stress you out. He said he would always be there for me and more important a great friend to my sons.
My deepest regret is that I never told him how much he meant to me and my sons.
Learn from this. Always tell someone you care before it's too late. Rest now my friend and thank you.
May 7, 2010 at 9:25 p.m.
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