Homicide Report > Claud Payne, 27
Claud Payne, 27
Died Oct. 17, 2011
Claud Payne, a 27-year-old black man, was shot and killed Monday, Oct. 17, near West 126th Street and South Berendo Avenue in Athens, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Payne and a 33-year-old man were injured during the shooting. Authorities were called and the two victims were taken to a hospital, where Payne was pronounced dead, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said.
According to coroner’s records, Payne suffered several gunshot wounds to his back and torso.
The other injured man underwent surgery, officials said. His name was not released.
Shortly after 5 p.m., a 17-year-old man was taken into custody in connection with the attack, authorities said.
Since January 2007, at least 105 homicides have been reported within two miles of the shooting scene, according to The Times' Homicide Report database.
Anyone with additional information about the shooting is asked to contact the sheriff's homicide bureau at (323) 890-5500. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (800-222-8477).
— Los Angeles Times
Two reader comments about Claud Payne
i love u brother dont trip i no u still wit us n our hearts seen u get burried today kissed ur cheek and for head no u n heaven with my baby muffins looked like u had a smile on ur face ill b missing u till i c u again n my heart never b replaced i love u bro and whoever did this has no fuccing idea how deep the pain they will suffer forget what humans can do 2 u u have to answer to god and thats thousands of times worse burn in hell
Oct. 28, 2011 at 10:03 p.m.
U will always b in my heart love....u didn't deserve this but the COWARD that shot you "in the back" is going 2 get what's coming 2 him
Oct. 30, 2011 at 2:46 p.m.
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