Homicide Report > Demetrius Merriwether, 20 [Updated]
Demetrius Merriwether, 20 [Updated]
Died May 6, 2010 at 1:30 p.m.
Demetrius Merriwether, a 20-year-old black man, was shot and killed Thursday, May 6, in the 200 block of West Adams Boulevard in Historic South-Central, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
An unknown assailant walked up to Meriwether at a crowded hamburger stand and shot him in the head about 1:20 p.m., Los Angeles police said.
Merriwether was pronounced dead at the scene, LAPD spokeswoman April Harding said.
Anyone with information about Merriwether’s death should call LAPD Newton Detective Tommy Thompson at (323) 846-6556. Tipsters who wish to remain anonymous can call Crimestoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (800-222-8477).
[Update Jan. 13, 2011: Arrest: Authorities capture person suspected of killing man at a burger stand]
— Andrew Blankstein
- Neighborhood: Historic South-Central
- Age: 20
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Gunshot
- Day of the week: Thursday
- Agency: LAPD Newton
- Race/Ethnicity: Black
- Circumstance: Walk-up
- Crime scene: Commercial building
Nine reader comments about Demetrius Merriwether
R.I.p lil bro, gone but neva 54 gotten!
May 15, 2010 at 1:21 a.m.
This was a gang style execution.
I bet ton ton2 is was of his fellow gangsters.
May 15, 2010 at 7:47 a.m.
This is a side that we dont often see. A murder! It shows how calculated the sick act can be, yet the bastard that shot w out regard to anyone did it so naturally.. just walk up and shoot!
Hopefully by seeing this people that excuse or glorify the life style will see why these gangbanger losers are a waste of air!
May 20, 2010 at 7 a.m.
Perfect peace is my prayer for Yolanda, Star, Ivan, Avery, and the entire family.
May 22, 2010 at 2:10 a.m.
Ivan, you are in my thoughts!
July 31, 2010 at 1:29 p.m.
has the person ever been caught? i think about this young guy from time to time. god bless him and his family.
Jan. 9, 2011 at 6:33 p.m.
Yes Thank Goodness the person responsible for this killing has been caught.
It was a gang style execution in broad daylight. It seems people now a days have no respect for human life what so ever..
To just walk up and shoot someone in an establishment like it wasn't nothing man what does that say about our society 2 day..
It is scary!!!!
People just don't care they way they use to..
My brother was murdered last year on March 19, 2010 On 62nd and Avalon and it was a sensless murder and a terrible tragedy..
It won't bring Demetrius back but at least his killer is off the street.
Oh by the way so is one of the person's responsible for my brother's murder as well..
Remember God See's Everything!!!!
Jan. 17, 2011 at 7:24 p.m.
good to have you on earth bro forever have you in my heart ........lil gedddy
Jan. 25, 2011 at 6:57 p.m.
any update on this case?
Feb. 29, 2012 at 10:51 p.m.
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