Homicide Report > Demetrius Taylor, 34
Demetrius Taylor, 34
Died Sept. 1, 2011
Demetrius Taylor, a 34-year-old black man, was shot and killed Thursday, Sept. 1, in the 14900 block of South Stanford Street in West Compton, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Ed Winter, spokesman for the coroner's office, said Taylor was inside a residence when he heard yelling about 10:34 p.m.
Taylor went outside to see the source of the noise and was shot, Winter said. Authorities were called and the victim was pronounced dead at the scene at 10:48 p.m.
Coroner's records show Taylor suffered gunshot wounds to the head, torso, arms and legs.
Winter said he did not know if a person had been arrested in connection with the case.
Anyone with information about the fatal 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) 222-8477.
— Los Angeles Times
- Neighborhood: West Compton
- Age: 34
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Gunshot
- Day of the week: Thursday
- Agency: LASD Homicide
- Race/Ethnicity: Black
- Crime scene: Residence
Six reader comments about Demetrius Taylor
R.i.p. uncle meatman we all love and miss you it's not the same driving past the apts and not seeing you standing outside playing music or firing up your grill.Today is the day we say our final goodbye to a loving father,friend,relative and God loving and fearing man.You're at peace now uncle save a spot for us up there and tell Chris I said hello.
Sept. 16, 2011 at 8:08 a.m.
This is not how I thought I would lose you, and to actually see it in writing is so hurting. We Miss YOU so much and still try to grasp all this. Never could we imagine seeing you go like this a senseless and careless way at the hands of another ignorant individual. YOUR GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN love you always.........YOUR FAMILY
Sept. 26, 2011 at 9:31 p.m.
To Demetrius Trivoy Taylor I love you and still care about you. You were one of my favorite nephews.Sincerly I keep you in my heart. I remember the good times and bad times we all had together but we remained close and strong as a family . Love your Auntie Cathy you will be in my heart forever and ever MEATMAN...
Oct. 19, 2011 at 1:42 p.m.
We never got to play the baseball game we always talked about. N.I.P. O.g. MeatMan.
Nov. 18, 2011 at 10:49 a.m.
I love You... Im so skooken from not having you here!! But I know ur in heaven smiling down at me!! Its not the same not havin u here for all our family functions!! My brother will nvr be the same without u or our fam... U taught us so much and for that I thank u. Love u always ur cuzzin juju aka Julanda R.I.P.
Dec. 16, 2011 at 3:21 p.m.
I never stopped loving you since the day I layed my eyes on you. You will always have a special place in my heart that no one can touch! You're god's angel now. We shall be together again in those golden gates of heaven. Love you for eternity!
Jan. 3, 2012 at 2:44 p.m.
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