Homicide Report > Christopher Gaither, 33
Christopher Gaither, 33
Died April 17, 2010 at 5:23 a.m.
Christopher Gaither, a 33-year-old black man, was shot and killed Saturday, April 17, in the 6300 block of San Pedro Avenue in Florence, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Det. Tommy Thompson of the LAPD's Newton Division said officers responded to report of gunfire about 3:20 a.m. Saturday. They found Gaither, who had been shot several times, on the stair landing of a two-story apartment building, Thompson said.
Gaither was taken to California Hospital Medical Center, where he died at 5:23 a.m., according to coroner's records.
Investigators believe Gaither was approached by an unidentified assailant and shot, Thompson said. The motive remains unknown. There were witnesses to the incident, however there are no suspects at this time, Thompson said.
Anyone with information about Gaither's death is asked to contact Thompson at (323) 846-6556. Authorities said tipsters who wish to remain anonymous can contact Crimestoppers at (800) 222-TIPS.
— Sarah Ardalani
16 reader comments about Christopher Gaither
Chris I am going to miss you so much. RIP Love you always Tee
April 19, 2010 at 10:30 a.m.
i am going to miss chris we had so many good memories together. i went to high school with this man. we were always joined at the hip and now he is gone. i wish him a life full of memories to keep track off. just remember where ever you are he is always there with you and he will always be in your hearts!
April 20, 2010 at 7:57 a.m.
I love you nephew rest in peace with your grandparents and uncle ralph
love aunt peewee
April 20, 2010 at 1 p.m.
words cant never express how my heart feels, part of me have died to, you are my husband,best friend, soul mate and my good half, its going never be same without you. i know you are watching over me baby i feel your presence, i will always love you and miss you so much.
April 21, 2010 at 11:24 a.m.
My baby bro!!I LOVE YOU SOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH!! Please let me know!!My life is incomplete becuse someone took you away from me.I LOVE YOU!!I LOVE YOU!!I will get to the bottom of this!!I promise you CHRIS your death will be solved!!
April 21, 2010 at 10:11 p.m.
Words can not express how much i will miss you cousin chris. I have so many memories of us as kids and how you and maurice use to collect all those marbels and play jacks all the time. And let me ride on the handle bars on the bike. Lol. but i am not afraid for you because i know you have plenty of company up there in heaven. RIP Grandma Grandpa, uncle ralph, omar and shantell.
April 22, 2010 at 7:27 p.m.
God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around you and whispered "come to me." With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.
Duarte Family(Sis. in-law )
April 26, 2010 at 4:06 p.m.
I didnt have many memories with Chris, but the ones I did were great. He did some of the craziest things that made me laugh and those are indeed the great memories. I know you are in Heaven now and Life is great there but I ask that you watch over us and especially my Auntie Daina; she is missing you, as we all do. We will always love you and cant wait to see you again!
April 26, 2010 at 9:45 p.m.
Chris was not only a great man but he was a son, brother, father, uncle, cousin and to most a good friend. I've known Chris for many years, he was & still is my step-brother. He's gone but he will never be forgotten. I remember when me & him used to sit up and talk about our kids and our other half. How they was getting on our nerves but we always came up with one conclusion, that what don't break you will only make you stronger. So to my brother, I know you are in a better place and I know when my time comes I will see you. Love you always and forever. Your step-sister.
May 2, 2010 at 4:56 p.m.
Chris You Were my love at one point of time. I Enjoyed Every moment of us smh. I remeber our tree on 61st we use to sit under and drink lol.I can go on and on about us :)I will always remeber us no matter what
May 24, 2010 at 7:04 p.m.
rest in peace baby roscoe....sdc
Aug. 12, 2010 at 5:09 a.m.
chis i have know u over 20 years and i still hurt to this day about you being going.u are missed and you are in all are hearts i can say you are the best brother in law i could ask for i will always love,.my r.i.p....bro love quinn
Sept. 21, 2010 at 2:38 p.m.
They say the G00D diE YouNg !! May your soul rest Chris .... You were such a G00D GUY .... I cant understand WHo would want to Hurt you an why ? I MISS MY LOVING NEIGHBOR .... RESTING FEATHERS SHALL WATCH OVER YOU CHRIS .......
Feb. 11, 2011 at 2:18 a.m.
miss u so much brobro!!..i know u're watching over all the people u loved,sometimes it doesn't seem real to me but i have all our memories,u're in my heart forever..luv u!! pyahh<in your voice..
March 1, 2011 at 1:34 a.m.
It's been a year this Sunday. The pain is still fresh. I look at your picture everyday. Always in my heart, mind, body & soul. Love and Miss you so much. RIP Chris!
April 15, 2011 at 1:27 p.m.
i was wondering if this chris gaither had been in tx prison few years back fo rlike ten year bid cause i am looking for my friend and just want make sure if this was him or not
May 13, 2011 at 10:48 a.m.
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