Homicide Report > Darryl Smith, 37
Darryl Smith, 37
Died Dec. 29, 2010
Darryl Smith, a 37-year-old black man, died Wednesday, Dec. 29, eight days after he was shot near South Main Street and 110th Street in Broadway-Manchester, according to Los Angeles Police Department records.
Smith was shot while in a car Dec. 21 about 4:45 p.m., said LAPD Criminal Gang and Homicide Det. Chris Barling.
After the shooting, he was driven to the LAPD's Southeast Division station, which is a short distance away near Main and 110th streets. Authorities called paramedics and Smith was taken to Harbor-UCLA Medical Center where he was treated for his injuries, Barling said.
Smith was discharged from the hospital Dec. 26, but was readmitted a short time later to Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, where he died Dec. 29.
Barling said it's unknown what led up to the shooting. Additionally, investigators do not have a description of the shooter.
Smith was a documented gang member, and detectives believe the shooting was gang-related.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact Det. Nate Kouri or Thomas Eiman (213) 485-4341. Tipsters who would like to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.
— Sarah Ardalani
- Neighborhood: Broadway-Manchester
- Age: 37
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Gunshot
- Day of the week: Wednesday
- Agency: LAPD Criminal Gang Homicide
- Race/Ethnicity: Black
Two reader comments about Darryl Smith
man we been around here to long to be going out like this,this really needs to stop,
Feb. 22, 2011 at 8:44 a.m.
I never thought I would be paying my respects online. RIP ! We losing ourselves
Sept. 17, 2011 at 8:40 p.m.
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