Homicide Report > Craig Sykes, 45
Craig Sykes, 45
Died Dec. 16, 2010
Craig Sykes, a 45-year-old black man, was fatally shot Thursday, Dec. 16, in the 6400 block of South Arlington Avenue in Hyde Park, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Authorities received a call regarding a shooting and a person down about 9 p.m., said LAPD Criminal Gang and Homicide Det. L. Doster, who is handling the case.
Police arrived and found Sykes suffering from several gunshot wounds. Paramedics were called and he was taken to California Hospital Medical Center where he was pronounced dead, Doster said.
During the investigation, detectives learned that a black man wearing dark clothing walked up to Sykes, asked where he was from and shot him. After the shooting, the assailant fled.
Doster said although Sykes was not an active gang member, the shooting is possibly gang-related.
Anyone with information about the shooting or the identity of the assailant is asked to contact Dets.Doster or M. Kellum at (213) 485-4341. Tipsters who would like to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.
— Sarah Ardalani
13 reader comments about Craig Sykes
he was my brother im going to miss him very much this man who ever he is didnt have to kill him like that God is going to deal with you, its so sad that we keep killing when it going to stop my mother has lost two sons to this mess in 83 now 2010 pray for our family please.
Dec. 25, 2010 at 4:02 p.m.
— michelle asberry ..... was your brother involved with gangs in the past?
Dec. 26, 2010 at 9:43 a.m.
This Syscom3 person is an insensitive , negitive person. Why are you asking someone who lost their brother if he was involved in gangs, so you can demonize the victim, make remarks to hurt a family thats morning, get a life and quit bashing Familys & Victims.
Dec. 26, 2010 at 7:34 p.m.
Craig was and is my cousin ill miss him dearly I have some very fond memories of him we enjoyed each others company . It has been awhile since I last seen him but I was hoping that would change soon now ill never get to see him or tell I love him again. He was more like my lil brother. I'm going to miss him dearly God bless him and his family I love you all
Dec. 27, 2010 at 1:59 a.m.
If all of you would just ignore S3 he/she will fade away. Don't acknowledge or even read S3 posts. S3 doesn't know you or your loved one and has only negative and/or smug comments anyway.
Dec. 27, 2010 at 9:26 a.m.
— GingerSnaps .... Thanks for drawing attention to my postings. But, don't you think it's a bit juvenile to tell people who they should and shouldn't read? Doesn't that stuff stop when you get out of junior high?
I've been here for three years now. And I will continue to offer my commentary.
Thank you Mrs. Garvey for the HR. This is still the best part of your newspaper!
Dec. 27, 2010 at 5:13 p.m.
RIP Craig 2010.... RIP Kidd 1983. Brothers in peace ...
Dec. 28, 2010 at 4:01 a.m.
michelle asberry i knew a kevin sykes aka kidd who was killed may 23. 1983 with kenny johnson aka ken bone after they killed another gang member aka frog from tramps. kevin . had a brother name lil kidd..and jerome are they your brothers from 60s that went to crenshaw hi
Jan. 8, 2011 at 12:32 a.m.
The truth hurts..yeah u got it they are brothers from the N/H..
Jan. 8, 2011 at 9:52 p.m.
I knew Craig, I used to hang with him Roland, Rochell,Peaches Sean, on Arlington Ave,, I stayed on Slauson & 3rd Ave,,, I've been gone since the summer of 88, i can't belive he still stayed in the same neighbor hood,, I've been back in Detroit Something funny happen I happen to think about him,,, after all these years he just popped in my mind,, I wonder what-ever happen to my old friends from over that way,,,
Baby-Fee, Slip Rock, (Coca-Mo), Jay Dog, Rico-Orange Crush, Nelsey, Stanley Chetta, Everbody thought something happen to me,, but I'm alive and well,,, If (Coca-Mo) is still around let him know I'm alive & well,,, I ran away to Texas with them,, My mom's got wind of it& and made me move back to Detroit i WAS ONLY 13 YEARS
d,e
Feb. 3, 2011 at 1:57 p.m.
I knew Craig, he was my first love and I will truly miss him although its been some years since I last seen him.
April 6, 2011 at 7:35 p.m.
I Knew Craig a long time ago When we both lived with our grandmothers in Compton Ca. we went Carver Elem school.
Rest In Peace
Craig Sykes
May 13, 2011 at 7:59 a.m.
i knew jerome ,kevin ,craig ,darrell and their mother betty as well as their grandmother mrs harris i love u all from mark on blakley ave
May 13, 2011 at 11:25 a.m.
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