Homicide Report > Dnary Fowler, 19
Dnary Fowler, 19
Died Jan. 2, 2011
Dnary Fowler, a 19-year-old black man, was shot and killed by police Sunday, Jan. 2, in the 8700 block of McKinley Avenue in Green Meadows, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Authorities entered a ransacked home just before midnight and discovered five residents bound inside.
Fowler, armed with a Tec-9, was also in the home. It appeared he was in the midst of robbing them, officials said.
Police confronted him as he tried to escape out the back door, authorities said. An officer then shot Fowler, who died at a hospital, said Officer Sara Faden of the Los Angeles Police Department.
A second suspect was arrested at the scene. One resident had to be taken to a hospital for minor injuries but has since been released.
Faden said an investigation into the shooting has been opened, and that it was unclear if the slain suspect had pointed a gun at officers.
— Robert Faturechi
Photo: An LAPD forensic investigator looks for evidence at a home in the 8700 block of McKinley Avenue in South Los Angeles, where LAPD officers fatally shot a suspect Sunday night. Credit: Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times
- Neighborhood: Green Meadows
- Age: 19
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Gunshot
- Day of the week: Sunday
- Agency: LAPD Force Investigation
- Race/Ethnicity: Black
- Circumstance: Officer-involved
97 reader comments about Dnary Fowler
Yo i hate to see anotha young blacc man get gunned down or just dead period. I didnt know u at all but I knew enuff about u to know that my babymomma Tara was fond of u and she aint too fond of many people...so there was sum10 she saw in u. When I heard of ur death all I could do was think bout ur kids and as much as i hate to see her hurt this is devastating to ur kids and loved ones even more. You in a betta place now kid...and when I get there...we gon have to chop it up and have a few laughs. Rest In Peace young 1...til we officially meet. One Love
Jan. 4, 2011 at 10:40 p.m.
The comment left by Kenny somewhat baffles me, but does not suprise me. The people who live the gang lifestyle accept people dying in this manner as normal life. Kenny, how is being dead in a better place than living? I have been able to live in this great city of ours for 43 years without being shot at, having a gun pulled out on me, being asked where I am from, or even knowing of any aquaintences having any of this happen to them. Funny thing is, I did not grow up nor do I live now in an area that would be considered upscale in any way. I guess the bottom line is, you reap what you sow.
Jan. 5, 2011 at 10:50 a.m.
— Kenny
The deceased was committing a home invasion armed robbery. He deserved getting shot. Just what better place do you think he is at, that you're going to meet him there? Can you imagine what the residents of that home were going through, while they were bound and he terrorized them with a TEC-9 pistol. If he had children, he should've thought about them before he did the crime. Thank God for the cops who did a great job that day. I don't know why the second suspect wasn't shot as well. Good guys = 1, Terrorists = 0
Jan. 5, 2011 at 10:51 a.m.
if he was'nt stopped on Jan 2 2011. this dude and his boys would still be doing home invasions. it's about time these guys were caught in the act. the other guy should have met the same fate. im in lawenforcement and have never been as proud as i was when i first read that story.HATS OFF TO L.A.P.D. , & THE SHERIFF'S. JOB WELL DONE.
Jan. 5, 2011 at 4:33 p.m.
You guys are idiots....y'all have nothing better to do than say negative things. How bout y'all go do sum10 productive with ur damn time. & how could you wish death upon the next person? Y'all have family members and I know damn well that they ant all saints. Shame on all of you. Smh. Rest In Peace Dnary
Jan. 5, 2011 at 8:14 p.m.
— Kenny
What positive things can you say about someone committing this horrendous crime? Yes, I have family members, and we certainly don't engage in these types of activities, that's for sure. I can also assure you that the deceased is not resting in peace. In the end, EVERYONE, has to answer to God. Do you really think his actions merit him a pass into heaven? More like a free ticket to hell, where no one is at peace!
Jan. 6, 2011 at 7:58 a.m.
Kenny, I don't think anybody is wishing death on anybody. I know my family members were not saints, but they are not out there terrorizing ppl. Mr. Fowler committed a various serious crime. That poor family is not going to be able to forget that traumatic incident anytime soon. What kinda of person, breaks into someone homes, ties them up & pulls a MACHINE gun on them , in order to take the things that they have worked hard for? Mr. Fowler knew what he was getting into. When you commit a crime like that, most likely you are going to end up dead or in jail eventually.
Jan. 6, 2011 at 8:56 a.m.
@lalaangel: Well said, I couldn't agree with you more. Justice has been served, case closed.
Jan. 6, 2011 at 10:08 a.m.
Has the Homicide Report become a place where people come to bash the deceased friends and families???? Regardless of the circumstances surrounding the deceased persons death, I am left to wonder what sort of person would bash the friends and families who have a right to mourn ??? A computer is a dangerous weapon that cowards use to have courage. I bet you felt real good telling people how you went on the Homicide Report of all places and disrespected the family and friends of deceased people. Computer bullies is all you and your worthless comments amount to. Only God can judge and when you point a finger you have three pointing right back at ya. People please the homicide report is not the
place for these debates. Get off the computer and get down to the city meetings and help the situation. If you are not part of the solution you are part of the problem. Enough said
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Jan. 6, 2011 at 10:18 a.m.
I totally agree! WHY ARE ALL U SO CALLED GANGSTERS ALWAYS LOOKING FORWARD TO LIFE AFTER DEATH? Why not enjoy life NOW by being free and doing something to better your life and life of your family instead of all that stupid ****! U can POSSIBLY NEVER have any peace living a gangster lifestyle. Laying dead in the streets or sharing small cell with a bunch of men does NOT seem like fun to me. Its NEVER too late to walk away brothers. Stay up!
Jan. 6, 2011 at 1:19 p.m.
— CFerrell
This HR is a place where people come and comment as they feel. Be it nice, harsh, the truth, whatever. You are looking for the obituaries. That, you will not find here.
No one is bashing the deceased. They're just telling it like it is. Why are you defending this monster anyway? He was doing a home invasion robbery. Don't you understand that? So what, that his friends and family read this. Let them know what kind of person he was. This is not the place to mourn. People have the right to judge this coward for the wrong he did. This thug should have been working for his things, rather than taking them by force from someone else.
Jan. 6, 2011 at 1:27 p.m.
First comment is fake, Meck (aka Syscom3) reads details elsewhere, and made a FAKE comment to act like this kid was a Crip. Attempts at an old man trying to sound black.... i'm an La Native, been from South LA, to East LA, and now live in Highland Park.. this is what an old white guy would use to TRY to sound black ; "young blacc"... "enuff"... "sum10"... "bout"... "betta"..."gon have to chop it up".... "young1"... and the most laughable one "One love". La cats don't say ONE LOVE, people from New York, and Jamaica DO! SPECIALLY GANGMEMBERS. What's up with THAT! Wow... i just figured out like 90% of the first comments, are some bogus attempt to smear the image of the deceased, with no real implications they actually knew each other, other than what was reported elsewhere. I feel bad for the victims now, who knows what comments are sincere, and which (most) are fake. Thank you, R.I.P. young man...
Jan. 6, 2011 at 1:31 p.m.
Well I personally know the deceased and NOBODY deserves to die regardless of their actions a MOTHER has lossed her son and 2 children have lost their father...GOD decides the fate of others.....not the LAPD first off...in reality the LAPD is the BIGGEST GANG full of criminal activity so when you are judging be sure to check with your reflection first!!! HOW dare u a supposed officer of the law get on here and gloat about someone losing their life who do u think you are.....??? As well as the rest of you on here.....where do you think you will b spending eternity with minds like that..... All of you sound like idiots except CFERREL.....REST iN PEACE D'NARY FOWLER we love you!!! And will never FORGET YOU!!!!! TRULY MiSSED
Jan. 6, 2011 at 1:52 p.m.
Dnary was my nephew and all thou he has done things in his life that his parents did not agree upon, that still does not give anyone on the internet the right to pass judgement against him period! What he did was wrong and he paid the price for his mistakes for all these other people to say horrible thing about him or the situation is beyond me! He leaves behind his family that still have to deal with the decisions that he made in his life, that not only affect is Parents and siblings but now his children! So unless you are offering solutions as how we as a society can prevent our young men from going down the wrong path then SHUT UP cause I have had the unlucky experience of having my sister be a victim of a senseless crime and now my nephew commiting them do you think this makes my family feel good when we did all we could to try and prevent this from happening!
Jan. 6, 2011 at 2:14 p.m.
Do we have any background on the family that was tied up? Was someone in that house in the game??? Do we know for sure that there isnt more to the story than meets the eye? I agree the crime was heinous and if the family was a unpstanding and hard working family then he definately got what was coming to him, but keep in mind you wouldnt usually tie people up to kill them. If they planned on killing the people in that house they would have been dead. Sounds like some youngsters got a tip there was something in or someone in that house worth a lot and they went after it. Too bad our young people are so misguided that they cant foresee the tragic and life altering consequences of their actions. Nothing in that house was worth dying for or spending the rest of your life in prison!
Jan. 6, 2011 at 2:17 p.m.
i can say myself that it was not right, i dont know what got into the 2 men to make them do that. but i have heard they were 2 bright young men that let something get the best of them. even tho they actions werent every bright!
i dont think the 2nd man should have been shot as well, if that is the case why do we have a justice system? the LAPD did their jobs and thats that, no extras!
where are all of you guys getting this info from? i have seen nothing but this.
_crazy legs
it kills me that you think the other man should have meet the same fate. and to have your in lawenforcement only tells me what you would have done if you were there. i believe the job is to catch criminals not gun them down cuz you didnt like what they did! your state of mind is messed up with that said i hope you behind a desk and not on the street!
Jan. 6, 2011 at 2:34 p.m.
— CFerrell ... the HR report has always been a place where concerned citizens can discuss all aspects of the homicides committed in LA County. Consider the HR report as the modern equivelant of the "letters to the editors" page of the newspaper.
You also need to look up the definition of what cyber-bullying is all about. None of it happens here because the editors do not publish those types of comments.
What you are reading are honest comments by normal people who tired of the gang violence, their life style and the destruction and terror they bring to society. Its obvious that some of the relatives of the deceased have never heard the truth being told to them. And I hope they do get a reaction from it. If they don't like it, then tough. In no uncertain terms, "they cant handle the truth".
As for the debates going on here; why not? before you can have action you need to debate the subject.
Jan. 6, 2011 at 4:27 p.m.
@— la'sBEST.... I agree the job of law enforcement is to apprehend suspects and only use deadly force when it's justified. Maybe it was justified, doesn't mean "he deserved to die". Makes me doubt that review as well isn't really from a cop. We all make mistakes, some are real bad, but the youth can be attacked hard in schools with simple activities. When you don't know the full story, hold your comment... cause at the end of the day, it's a double tragedy with the family losing someone, and reading these hateful comments. Hope La Times Staff can filter those comments that simply feed a fire of hate.
Jan. 6, 2011 at 4:35 p.m.
la's BEST ur right it is our job to catch criminals and that just what l.a.p.d. did now if that person is armed u best belive , without question ,im not gonna wait n see what he's gonna do, HE'S GONE PERIOD, BY,BY, SEE YA. AND I LOVE THE STREET.
Jan. 6, 2011 at 5:16 p.m.
The HRreport is freedom of speech 101. Dnary Fowler may have been a good person, father, son, homie or whatever. his & the other suspect actions warranted drastic action.
Jan. 6, 2011 at 8:17 p.m.
crazy legs, when a man is running from you and armed while NOT SHOOTING, why not shot to hurt or disable?
im not saying what he did was right, i feel for the family of the home he broke into but there is something to this story that is missing and that PART is what i would like to know. think to yourself why would 2 men break into a home late at night while ppl were home? why not just take what looks good? they said the house was ransaked, seems like they were looking for something not just stealing. why take the time out to tie the home owners up? my point; has anyone thought that there might be more to this story?
one article said they went in at 10:45pm and this one says police entered just before midnight. THAT MUCH TIME IN THE HOUSE. and the other suspect arrest time was 11oo on the 3rd of january. does anyone look into these things?
Jan. 7, 2011 at 1:41 a.m.
Smh at all these comments I feel these negative comments are disrespectful yea he was in wrong or doing what he did but to say he deserve to die he was good dude if u knew him he was coo back I Taft days he was coo well respected didn't cause no drama basically these negative comments is like y'all wishing death on folks which is not cool. It sucks because now another blk man gone and his kids have no father the system is messed up they want us blk men to fail it ain't right but rest in peace brotha Dnary it was just yo time to go
Jan. 7, 2011 at 4:29 a.m.
Smear the image of the deceased,huh? Let's see,he tied 5 people up and invaded there house. I commend the police for a job well done. Another soldier gone,blah blah! He is dead because he made a decision to terrorize. How can you glorify this? He deserved to die and deserves to suffer for eternity for that and all the enablers that glorify this bs deserve the same fate! Stop glorifying this lower than life terrorists! Wake up!
Jan. 7, 2011 at 8:05 a.m.
Its incredible how some people can defend this idiot (the deceased), how backwards are these people. These are the enablers who think home invasions, complete with machine guns are viable job opportunities. He IS in a better place as far as the general public and its safety are concerned.
Jan. 7, 2011 at 8:30 a.m.
Grace, you have to do more.
Jan. 7, 2011 at 8:54 a.m.
-Grace
The lady and her family that was robbed was my Auntie. D'nary shouldn't have been shot but he shouldn't have been trying to rob my auntie. So it is what it is.
He did the crime and suffered the punishment. Here is a solution for you...
Instead of having your nephew rob my auntie you should be looking to her for advice, she helped raise a good niece. I have a good job, a young child and I'm 21, just a few years older then your nephew D'nary. I don't blame society for my upbringing, I owe all to my family. You better think of sides of the coin before you start telling everyone to SHUT UP and start blaming everyone else. Own up.
Jan. 7, 2011 at 10:49 a.m.
la'sBEST
are you just dumb and stuip r just no education..the police should take time to shoot you in the leg r the arm..while your holding a gun..it's people like you in the hood that help the low life get away with killing robbing and hurting people. and blame it on the white man..r the system ..why didn't dnary take time to look for a job r go rob his family.r his mother..
Jan. 7, 2011 at 10:54 a.m.
My kids knew Dnary very well, he was a nice person but he was a 40 crip from VERNON and Vermont to the AVENUES (MONTANA!!!!) the few times I pasted by his house off 45th and Kansas/Denker gang member were always at his house ask his friends on this post. And to blame the police for his death is just crazy, Dnary killed his self becuz of his actions... Wake up people, do anyone feel anything about the victims, can u imagine something like that happing to your family members> I just hope everyone Dnary family & the victims find some kind of peace out of all this mess, whats done is done & those so call gang members will some forget until the next tragedy .
Jan. 7, 2011 at 11:30 a.m.
So this Dnary (??) was 19 years old and yet apparently already the father of 2 children. To his supporters if he was such a good man (??) and deserves respect rather than criticism why was he not at home reading to his kids, teaching them right from wrong, sleeping or preparing for work the next day? Man up for goodness sake, respect is earned not just given upon demand. He broke into a family's home, their sanctuary from the mayhem on the streets, and threatened their lives. They may never recover emotionally from this, especially if any are young children. He didn’t care about them and just wanted their stuff. We all make mistakes in life but in this instance no sympathy from me. I condemn these actions and my sympathy is reserved for the victims.
Jan. 7, 2011 at 11:58 a.m.
You guys are wrong. I knew dnary and although he didn't make the right descion he was a good person. He was caring and giving and he was liked. To dnary, I will miss u nd I love u and I'm sorry I didn't get to say goodbye, ill never forget the times we all shared!!!!!
Jan. 7, 2011 at 12:08 p.m.
One less criminal to burden society.
Jan. 7, 2011 at 2:28 p.m.
@la's best, It do not MATTER what those people (the victims) did or had in there home, I don't care if they had drugs, guns or cash (if that's what your trying to say) It doesn't MATTER, It did not belong to Dnary or the other guy with him!!!!!!!! and who carrys a machine gun? this is not Iraq.... smdh
Jan. 7, 2011 at 2:41 p.m.
the truth hurt....stupid R just no education! let that be your son who made a bad move and then repeat your words. you just don't shot to kill when a man is running from you. im far from the hood and the "hood" is something that makes alot of ppl what they are today. hard working ppl, not everyone form the hood is tryin to make excuses for those that mess up! wake up this is life.
KD, rude! grace did own up and she didn't have him rob your family, and she shouldn't have to look for advice anywhere. your point is mr. fowler wasn't brought up right? ppl make their own choices everyday. he was grown! attaking his family isn't helping and its jus plain wrong.
Jan. 7, 2011 at 3:39 p.m.
wow. i read the HR often and never comment. but this is just too much. DUDE IS THE SCCCCUUUUMMM OF THE EARTH. accept it, embrace it, and try to keep it from happening to his kids. dude knew damn well the consequences he took on when deciding to enter that house. and he paid the ultimate price. AS HE SHOULD HAVE. had it been my house i woulda been the one dumpin on him, not the cops. play with fire and youre gonna get burned. dude got burned. NEXXXXXXXXXXXXXT.
Jan. 7, 2011 at 5:11 p.m.
la'sBEST my son have never and will never do anything like that.. if he do he need to be shot and or any other family member..so what are you talking about low life..just so you know i live and grew up on crenshaw and hyde park went to mann jr.. crenshaw high..living in the R/60s half of my life..i seen lots of fool over the years just killing robbing stealing and destorying people familys.from vng, ifg, etg, hpb, gangs and just low life fools.. fatherless, motherless no money no good cloths to wear to school but we all have the same choice to make some just don't care and make the wrong choices..he got what he ask for now he can never hurt another little kid thank god ..he was good to who he wasn't good to his kids because he was trying to go to jail.. so he didn't have to take care of them????? because robbery is a crime..so he didn't care about his kids that's bad and sad.. o well another one bite the dust.. die just to get a few 40oz and some cheap weed
Jan. 7, 2011 at 5:36 p.m.
Dnary was my nephew and all thou he has done things in his life that his parents did not agree upon, that still does not give anyone on the internet the right to pass judgement against him period!THAT low down low life dog is out robbing steal and more likely have killed.hurting beating up kids in their own house and the people of america should keep their mouth close.the solutions is hey you fool go to school get a job and take care of your kid. and make sure your kid don't turn out to be a low life dog too...
Jan. 7, 2011 at 6:02 p.m.
@GingerSnaps:
Because he was 19 and mistaught? Ever been in that situation to speak that lightly about it? No? I thought so.
Respect is given, not earned.
Or would you expect someone to disrespect you when he meets you the first time, because he doesnt know you?
All humans deserve respect for you dont know what hardships they go through so dont be quick to judge, because that judgement falls back on you.
Did he have it coming in case the allegation that he broke into someones house was right? Most definitely yes. Thats karma. What goes around comes around.
Does a young boy who is that mislead and gets himself killed deserve compassion? Of course. Its not that he planned for it. He too played in the sandbox once and planned to become a fireman. He was a lost soul. Leave the dead alone and let them rest.
Rest in peace young man, my condolences.
Jan. 7, 2011 at 6:02 p.m.
For the person (Montana Gold) that said my comment was fake....U are totally out of line because my comment was pure and sincere and I meant exactly what I said. And who are you to judge the words or phrases that I use in my comments? I'm not a white man at all. I'm a very proud 26 year old blk man who has the right to express how I feel (which is exactly what I did)! No1 is saying that he was right for what he is being accused of. But in all reality he did not deserve to die. The police are the biggest gang in the world and they are about to get away with another MURDER. Police are trained to shoot to hurt or disable...so why weren't those tactics used. How do u shoot to kill sum1 RUNNING AWAY from you and not firing a weapon or endangering u in any kind of way. Sounds like the police MURDERING another blk man and not caring to me. May You REST PEACEFULLY D'NARY. "ONE LOVE"
Jan. 7, 2011 at 7:11 p.m.
la'sBEST be 4 real, wound an armed suspect in one arm so he can use the other to shoot u with. u need to get out of the fantasy world u live in. 4 starters these guys tresspassed, commited burglary,kidnapping,asault with a deadly weapon,felons with a firearm and im sure the DA.would think of more charges if he were still alive, these guys are hardcore,maybe u want the 2nd suspect to make bail go back to the hood get another crew do another home invasion. 1 got and the other will get what they deserve
Jan. 7, 2011 at 8:11 p.m.
— Kenny ... the police are taught to shoot to kill, not wound. Only in Hollywood does that happen.
I will also tell you one thing. The deceased was armed with the intention to kill. He was not a misunderstood youth . He was an exceptionally dangerous individual that night who made deliberate choices to put people in extreme danger. If he happened to get killed, then so what. It was he, not the police that made fatal mistakes that night. he was a true psychopath. And you sire, are a classic example of a gang enabler.
There are fundamental differences between you and quite a few readers of this blog. To you, the police are the danger to society. To the majority of rational people who do not subscribe the the sociopathic lifestyle you have chosen, we believe the police did a great job in saving the true victims of the crime.
Jan. 7, 2011 at 10:11 p.m.
i've got to say M.R shooter that was un proffesional even a robber has got a right to life why not use necessary methods to preserve lives of citizens
damnn it's crazy how police just don't care about humanity
Jan. 8, 2011 at 3:59 a.m.
Kenny,
I usually don't comment, but in this case I have too. I understand what you're saying, but put yourself in the officers shoes. You have a suspect with a highpowered gun and you try to aim for a specific part of the body to "hurt or disable" and you miss your target. Suspect enters another home for shelter and therefore has another family hostage (see my point?).
I know there are harsh feelings due to this young man getting killed, but if he wasn't doing the crime from the get go he would still have a chance at life. I bet you all that I have that if it's a choice between him and your family you will shoot to not "hurt or disable", but shoot to kill! Before you comment, I'm a black 42yr old male who grew up in Nickerson Gardens, South Central and Compton. I have now relocated to Texas and have a wonderful career. I have 4 kids in which they are all grown except for a 11yr old. I will do everything in my power to insure they will never make this blog.
RIP young Dnary you should've used better judgement
Jan. 8, 2011 at 6:55 a.m.
This young man died because of the choice he made. I'll bet most criminals have loved ones that will miss them, and they have my sympathy in dealing with their loss. But, if he had chosen a different "occupation" - earn his way rather than robbery and theft, he wouldn't have been killed in this manner.
People, myself included, feel little sympathy for those that are killed while committing a crime. The victims of this robbery could easily have been the ones listed in this homicide report instead of the criminal.
And sooner or later, someone that will rob at gunpoint will probably kill one of his victims.
Jan. 8, 2011 at 9:37 a.m.
My condolences go out to the family and friends of this young man. To the victims my heart and prayers go out to you no doubt. He committed a very serious crime and paid the ultimate price for it. It's been a lot said about this young man getting what he deserve, and he should of died etc. etc. but if you're really a child of GOD you would not think like that. This was a misguided youngster that was lost. Everyone has to accept responsibility for there action and if that means you go out a commit a crime and you lose your life then so be it.(You knew the job was dangerous when you took it) Most in the streets know that die(ing) is a possibility when you are out there doing dirt. I'm by know means saying this young man deserved to die but any time you go out and commit a crime of that nature you have to think in the back of your mind that die(ing) is a possibility. I'm not saying he knew he was going to die but I bet you he knew it was a possibility. I hope he accepted Jesus Christ into his life becasue if he did he's in a much better place. He will be judge for his actions no doubt but remember GOD is a merciful and forgiving GOD. We're all gonna fall short in GODS eyes so judge not. Stay prayed up. ONE!
Jan. 8, 2011 at 10:02 a.m.
— reggy damnn it's crazy how police just don't care about humanity ..it's crazy that these low life dogs go around hurting killing and hood Rats like you think it's ok ..
Jan. 8, 2011 at 11:55 a.m.
As I was reading this I was in such disbelief to where us humans have come. I did know of Dnary he is actually my mother-in-laws Step son. And what I can say is he wasn't a bad person. He was funny, kind, heartfelt, a wonderful father, a good son, and an overall good person. He definitely made some choices that weren't right, and from those choices came mistakes, which ultimately ended his life, but who doesn't make bad decisions that sometime puts us in a jam one way or another. I myself have done things that was unpleasing to the people around me but that doesn't take away the type of person I am. I'm still a great mother in the eyes of my children and a great person in the eyes of other people. I mean look at Tookie Williams he was accused of mudering people and he paid the price for his actions but in the mist of it became and inspiration to alot of people and their lives. We have no RIGHT to judge Dnary and the decision he made. It's not our place. In the Bible look who Jesus used as his deciples they were never the ELITE of people but they were the ones he chose look at Paul for example he persecuted people for following Jesus and his teachings, and then he was converted, and became one of the KNOWN most IMPORTANT DECIPLES. All im saying is God is in control and we will NEVER know the reason why it resulted the way that it did, and we will never know the reason why he made the choice that he made, we will never know if Dnary would have become a prominant BLACK MAN in the COMMUNITY we will never know, but what we DO know, who did KNOW Dnary is what we SEEN in him and it was a man with Potential, it was a Good FATHER, it was a GOOD PERSON. We all make mistakes and one day we all will pay for them some sooner than later but remember; God is a FORGIVING GOD, NO SIN IS GREATER THAN THE OTHER AND A SINNER IS JUST A SAINT THAT HAS FALLEN DOWN... But we all CAN GET UP! REST IN PEACE DNARY IM SURE YOU WERE FORGIVIN AND YOUR RESTING WITH YOUR MANSION IN THE SKY, IN PARADISE ;-) I love you, we miss you and the girls are gonna really miss their UNCLE DNARY!!!
Jan. 8, 2011 at 2:57 p.m.
Bottom line is Dnary Fowler made a decision to rob a family and terrorize them with no regard as to what that might do to them. There is no place on this earth for people like Dnary Fowler. Our prision systems are crowded, and we the taxpayers do not want to pay for people like Dnary to go to prision where he can get three meals a day, and sleep under a roof while the rest of society is trying to figure out how to keep a roof over their head.
Dnary Fowler was nothing but a lazy,
whining, punk kid that decided instead of getting a job and taking care of the children he made to go out a rob someone else. I'm sorry for his family, but he made that decision.
Anyone who believes Dnary Fowler was a good person obviously did not know him. He obviously did not care about you his family and especially his two children that now do not have a father. Thank you Dnary, now instead of taking care of you in prision we'll have to take care of your children who will probably be raised in the welfare system. Thank you for being a great father! You've done a wonderful job at being a human being.
Jan. 9, 2011 at 10:35 a.m.
Vanessa Elam if you believe in Paul. Jesus. mother goose, Aesop's Fables... who care dnary may be inspiration to alot of people and their lives.to start!! shooting any black man they see colses to them at night r not to trust any black folks they see and know..now what you think people are going think he was going to be governor r the mayor.. what we do know is he will never hurt rob and kill again..amen
Jan. 9, 2011 at 3:54 p.m.
A KENNY,
You don't go to HEAVEN committing home invasion robberies and drive by shootings.... So if you are going to see him when you get there I hope you ready for where you going... SMH
Jan. 9, 2011 at 3:55 p.m.
Yo "In The Trenches"...all i know is that God is a forgiving God so who are you to judge any1 or say where they are going to go. ONLY GOD CAN JUDGE ME AND ONLY GOD CAN JUDGE D'NARY AS WELL...so stop trying to post sum10 just to post sum10. Ur suspect!!!
Jan. 9, 2011 at 5:36 p.m.
D'Nary-
It's aight cuz. U be in a betta place now locc.
To all da hataz-
D'Nary juz found GOD and he wuz gettin' his GED. He din deserve to die. He wuz jus tryin to come up in da werld as a young blacc man. He wuz a VICTIM of oppression and he was being kept DOWN!
Stay up nationwide
Jan. 9, 2011 at 6:50 p.m.
@EKid
YEAH RIGHT....
Home invasions and drive-by's are not how any young man, let alone a young black man "comes up in the world".
Jan. 10, 2011 at 8:22 a.m.
I read a lot of comments opposing the negative feedback of this 19yr gang member who is a father of two.I would love to hear from one of the five victims tied up and terrorized during the home invasion committed by the deceased,there's what I would call real talk
Jan. 10, 2011 at 9:41 a.m.
crazy legs, I disagree with your comment about the HR being freedom of speech 101. The comments posted here are reviewed by the LA Times and they decide what gets posted. A lot of my comments have been ommited altogher in particular when I try to clarify a comment where reads negatively. Syscom3 also commented on a lot of his comments being ommitted. Hence, I believe the LA Times purposely decides to make a bloggers come a across in a certain way. There's no such thing as freedom of speech in the press anymore. Not sure if there ever was.
Jan. 10, 2011 at 10:28 a.m.
@Ekid, The more I think about it the more I believe you planted this moronic statement to incite others. You couldn't really be this stupid, could you? As for D'Nary, why did he not already have his HS diploma? They are free and practically given away if you simply show up to school and do even a modicum of work. How was he trying to come up in the world by breaking into someone's home and threatening to kill them? I bet that family of five feel like D’Nary was the next Trump or Zuckerberg if only he could sell their TV or computer to pay for school. And pray tell just what oppression did this young black man from Los Angeles face? It was up to him and his parents to get up every day to go to school, do homework, avoid drugs and gangs and don't make babies you can't take care of. Yeah, that sounds oppressed. Shut up!
BTW, when naming your babies, you might want to consider how the name will look on a resume or college application, rather than a tombstone.
Jan. 10, 2011 at 10:57 a.m.
Yes, yes, Dnary found God...of course! And God lead him to commit that home invasion? Do you people know just how empty your rhetoric is? No one's buying.
Jan. 10, 2011 at 11:01 a.m.
As many of the HR readers know I'm usually against cops killing suspects, but in this incident the cops did the right thing. Terrorizing a family and having them tied up is unacceptable. We don’t want our County to become another Mexico where people are not even safe in their own home.
Jan. 10, 2011 at 1:40 p.m.
@ Pat i'm with you on that..... this dude got what he had coming..
Everybody want to paint this guy as a loving father an all around good guy who was at church every sunday...
Foregot to mention has was a gangbanger/terrorist that would have killed that family if things would have went wrong in that house
Jan. 10, 2011 at 6:49 p.m.
Y'all hatas again! D'Nary...don't listen to dem. You gots all da youngstas from da hood that wish they wuz you and wut u have acheived in lyfe. Only GOD can judge you. D'Nary RIP.
Jan. 10, 2011 at 8:15 p.m.
Good people do make mistakes and do bad things sometimes. Bad people do good things sometimes. Good people DO NOT target INNOCENT PPL and tie them up and rob them. He may have been good to the ppl he cared about, but this does not sound like a good person to me, but who am I to judge?
We must be the change we wish to see. We need to talk the children in our families, neighborhoods, etc. We need to volunteer and mentor the youth.... We have to stress to them the importance of recognizing that actions have certain consequences. We have to teach them to think before they act. We have to stress the importance of education. Things have changed in the last twenty years, a lot of good jobs require more education. We have to encourage them to abstain from sex or at least use protection every single time. We have to help them see the importance of them not making the same mistakes that our parents made, the same mistakes we made..... Let them know how important it is to wait to they are financially stable before having kids, so that they can afford to raise their kids in an environment, where the occurances of pressure to joing gangs and violences is low.... Let know that Suga Honey Ice Tea can happen anywhere, but in certain neighborhoods there is a less likely chance of children being shot in their own backyard.
Jan. 10, 2011 at 8:38 p.m.
Firstly, belief in heaven and higher judgement is ridiculous.
Secondly, nice guy or not, he is dead from his own poor decision making.
Thirdly, this obviously is a place for judgement by the community, if you are family or a friend and are looking for kind words of support, this may not be the place.
-peace
Jan. 10, 2011 at 11:33 p.m.
I live in northern canada the hr report is shocking to say the least.the town i lived in for 44 years has never had a home invasion or a homicide.Dnary isnt going to hell he is leaving it.
Jan. 10, 2011 at 11:34 p.m.
come on now L.A. times get a real moderator!some of these comments should not have slipped thru the cracks. . . I think you need two assistants to help you decipher the b.s.!!!
Jan. 11, 2011 at 5:05 a.m.
"You gots all da youngstas from da hood that wish they wuz you and wut u have acheived in lyfe." So, EKid, all "da youngstas" want to die without a shred of dignity at the hands of the police while committing a home invasion robbery? That's what constitutes achievement in life? Somehow I don't think that's true, even in South LA. I'm quite sympathetic to the plight of young people growing up in that dysfunctional environment but no one's buying what you have to say, EKid.
Jan. 11, 2011 at 9:31 a.m.
— EKid if you live the life he LIVED i hope you meet the same faith very soon ..dnary fowler is on facebook with a kid that will never see him again and a bunch of low life in his profile.. Don't know what god he found
Jan. 11, 2011 at 9:51 a.m.
— blac man if the truth hurt go read the BIBLE...I think you need two assistants to help you understand the truth..what he was your friend too......
Jan. 11, 2011 at 11:12 a.m.
I'm with Kenny on this one. Anyone who wishes death upon another is worse than the criminals themselves. Do I agree that what the deceased did was wrong? 100%. Do I agree that the punishment fits the crime? 0%.
Cops shot him in the back....cowards.
And all you supporting the cops for murdering with be the first ones in line for hell. Don't forget your sunblock! :)
Jan. 11, 2011 at 11:59 a.m.
Nah "truth hurts" he wasn't a friend but I can tell when a post is being trolled...and the bible has nothing to do with this and I wouldn't read that fairy tale to my 3 year old lol in the real world we know the biz.you can die doing home invasions which is why he had the gun...anyway carry on.
Jan. 11, 2011 at 3:10 p.m.
Jag, los angeles is already little mexico,the powers that be just wont admitt it. with all the gang killings and shootings and a lot of them are based on race, now if people did'nt stand up 4 these clowns when 1 of them is layed down in the comission of a volent crime like this one, we would'nt be having this debate.
Jan. 11, 2011 at 3:12 p.m.
@westsidejesse,Why don't you ask one of the five victims if the police acted unjustly,I don't know about you but I'm pretty sure I'll know what their response would be.
Jan. 11, 2011 at 3:36 p.m.
John 8:7 Let he who is without sin throw the first stone. So we have all these hard working,righteous, sinless saints that gives their opinion on who deserves to live and to die?? This young man paid a heavy price for making the wrong decision and his family will be left to mourn his loss especially his children. Remember this all you omnipotent ,perfect, homicide report dwellers, A city that is divided can not stand. With that being said LETS try to make this world a better place and use our integrity no matter what the situation. LETS extend our condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. We as a community , YES I said US as a community need to come together and try to come up with solutions INSTEAD of empty judgments. Whenever any of todays youth fall victim to these circumstances We as a society have failed them. It takes a village to raise the child not judge the child. No one can predict the future and to say what your kids will and wont be or become is being haughty. No one can predict the future why do you think Ms. Cleo went out of business.
Jan. 11, 2011 at 10:13 p.m.
If the cops hadn't shown up, we probably would be reading how a family of five was found tied up and murdered in a home invasion. Good work officers.
Jan. 12, 2011 at 12:43 a.m.
crazy legs, I disagree with Los Angeles being a little Mexico. Although, the majority of its populations are hispanics it is still pretty diverse and is great city. You can't compare 600 homicides in LA County to the tens of thousands of homicides in Mexico. Mexico is a beautiful country, but with the cartel wars among themselves and the goverment I'm staying away from there.
Jan. 12, 2011 at 4:55 p.m.
Ppl just dont understand... Unless you grow up in this environment, you will never know what we go through, or how we think... Thats on the hk40d.. F.I.P. 4Xtras!
Jan. 13, 2011 at 5:19 p.m.
We know the real, that wasnt a hard working family home. It was a spot that had things of street value withen. The tiny homies had no intention to kill any one. Keep it hood, why do you think they went in that house, on that poor side of the city. They were wrong indeed, but when you got questionable business in your home, people will get at you. If murder was the plan them "jakes" would be dead. I'm from the 40's, paid my dues & now I pay taxes. We aint monsters nor saints. We hold jobs, raise our families, & unfortunitly some of us commit poor judgement errors. Two families are hurt & the city is still divided... R.I.P homie ya' big homies love you!
Jan. 14, 2011 at 11:44 a.m.
There are too many instances when cops are shooting to kill. I thinks some cops are just inexperenced and just pure cowards. I feel there should be additional trainning in martial arts and psychology before a cop hits the streets. When I watch the news and hear the stories behind these police related shootings, sometimes I think to myself couldn't this have handled in better way? I think some cops shoot to kill not only because their cowards but some of them harbor racist feelings inside. I think it is very sad, but then again that's the historical legacy of law enforcement.
Jan. 14, 2011 at 6:45 p.m.
Wow, alot of questionable "bonehead" posts going on here. People need to realize this is real life, not some video game simulation where you can pause the game to make sure the bad guy is not armed.
Syscom: as usual, you make strong valid points.
Jan. 17, 2011 at 6:54 p.m.
It's crazy how someone can read a report and think that they know the truth. Do you honestly think this was a regular family home of the Brady bunch? Heck no! I knew d'nary VERY well and I can say he died because of his loyalty. No one knows what really happened that night. Should he have joined this act? Of course not. But he did pay his price let him rest in peace where ever he his. Just know this report does not state the total truth. But you guys have a right to think what you want but for real this is not right. To those that say he went to hell for committing a sin, judging is also a sin and I hope that one day you guys will be put in a situation to hurt like his family and friends are hurting. D'nary I hope your in peace! Love you and you know I will always have your back because you always had mine
Jan. 17, 2011 at 8:35 p.m.
Live by the sword, die by the sword
Jan. 17, 2011 at 9:42 p.m.
Brought it on his own head? Sure.
Deserved it? Sorry, we have courts to decide that, not cops and forum posts.
You can see his death as the necessary result of his mistakes without being glad it happened.
Jan. 20, 2011 at 10:59 a.m.
well i live in the same neighborhood as dnary fowler and i saw this young man on a regular basis i never in my wildest dreams thought that this young man could do what they say he did but i wont judge i read all of these negative comments on here and it really made me sad i lost my son to two cowards who decided to come look for some 40 gang members but instead they found my 18yr old son 3 days before his 19th birthday and murdered him like he was a dog i am so sorry for dnary's family god bless them i know how it feels to lose your child whatever he was doing are not doing i am sure his family did not suggest he go out and hurt anyone and it seems like on this homicide report it does not matter who knew who just bash the vctim and bash his family these people are hurting and ok there were victims of a home invasion and no one got seriously hurt that does not give people on here the right to say dnary deserved to die most of you people have not lost someone close to you in that matter so please have some kind of heart for his mom if nobody else i too experienced the cruel comments from people saying my son had to have done something for 2 gang members to have killed him and no he did'nt do anything just walk out of the store and be confronted by these fools rest in peace dnary and may all these stupid comments cease so his family can mourn, somethings are really hurtful to a person in grief he might have done wrong but he has paid the ultimate price for his deed so no need to keep saying he should be dead and etc. stop what more can be done wow. as a mom who still lives in the same area that my son was murdered in memories still haunt me everyday about that 1 day it is etched in my heart and i carry that around with me every single day believe that his family has heard it all from the positive to the negative they are not at fault for his actions and if you really dont know the details of what happened are you did not know him personally then keep your comments to a minimum. and for the people who live in the area that dnary did you see me and i see you and and we know the real all else is irrelavant. i represent my son riding all day. RIP ENC.
Jan. 21, 2011 at 11:28 a.m.
— one son lost .... in no way is the deceased a victim as you suggest. He willingly armed himself with a weapon. He willingly invaded a families home and terrorized them.
Through his own choices he put many people at extreme risk and the police had to do what was necessary to prevent anyone from getting hurt.
The death of Mr. Fowler sure has opened a picture into the violent world of the gangs, their enablers and the rest of law abiding society.
Jan. 22, 2011 at 9:30 a.m.
Its sad to hear what happened to this young man, NO ONE deserves to die what ever the case maybe, who are we to judge GOD makes the call, some people are heartless to say the this man should have been killed, yes jail time is the answer but not killed, people make mistakes and we must pay, but its wrong to say that this man should have been killed.
Jan. 23, 2011 at 5:01 p.m.
— mek ..... "who are we to judge"
We are to judge. God gave us a brain and expects us to use it. He will be the judge for moral indiscretions. He also demands us to judge people for their criminal acts.
As for the deceased deserving to die? Well, he sure didnt do anything to make a case for it did he? He was the one who armed himself. He was the one who intended to murder people. He was the one who put the people in the neighborhood at extreme risk from flying bullets.
As a society, should we allow armed and vicious criminals the right to shoot first and kill or main?
Just what did he not do that night that could be considered a mitigating circumstance?
Jan. 24, 2011 at 12:11 p.m.
After reading a few comments, I had to stop. One reason it took me so long to even read about anything pertaining to DNary was all the pain I felt. I knew him personally and I know he wasn't an angel (nor are any of us). I am not agreeing with what he did, nor will I ever judge him or the next person for what they do.
It sickens me how a "law enforcer" can praise the fact that a young man was shot and killed. Now, yes it is the LAPD's job to rid our communities of crime and violence, but not through violence! This is the 4th person dear to me that I had to see on the news shot by the police. Um...this isn't normal. Why are officers just shooting people? In particular black people.
I am not hear to bash anyone, judge, or anything of that nature. I do not feel any of you should either. You are not GOD or anyone that sits near Him. No one knows the whole story, only what the media has put out, which is basically what officers are stating (doesn't mean it is true or accurate). None of us know what the alternative outcome would have been. So I will leave it at that.
To DNary's family (Ms. Grace), I am deeply sorry for your lost. We all loved him and know although he made some wrong choices, he was a good man.
To DNary, I truly miss you bro. I knew how you wanted more in life, and it hurts me that on Earth you were not able to accomplish that and prove others wrong and yourself right. Although I am, yet again, in tears even as I write this and think how they took you away from us (and I didn't get to see you as planned when I came home from school) I smile because you will forever be in my heart. Us singing and clowning on the bus =] ... I love you big bro! And I hope that I make you proud in life.
Jan. 24, 2011 at 5:25 p.m.
Viola-"This is the 4th person dear to me that I had to see on the news shot by the police. Um...this isn't normal. Why are officers just shooting people? In particular black people."
Sounds like your choosing the wrong friends...
Jan. 31, 2011 at 5:25 p.m.
All I'm saying is that if I came home to my family tied up by some kid with a tech-9, I will do whatever it takes to protect them and myself. I commend the brave officers that saved this family from experiencing any more torture at the hands of the perp.
I do not think anybody deserves to die, as Dnary was indeed a mothers son. However, if you play with fire, you're gonna get burned either way. Society is a safer place without him running through hard-working peoples homes, tying them up and stealing all their stuff. Get Real. He had it coming.
The sad part is, this wasn't the first time this has happened, and it sure as hell won't be the last. Don't get comfortable.
Feb. 2, 2011 at 11:02 a.m.
@ viola
You write:
"I am not agreeing with what he did, nor will I ever judge him or the next person for what they do."
Then you write:
"It sickens me how a "law enforcer" can praise the fact that a young man was shot and killed. Now, yes it is the LAPD's job to rid our communities of crime and violence, but not through violence!...Why are officers just shooting people?..."
Seems to me that's an awfully harsh judgment against law enforcement from you, the one who just stated she "will never judge the next person for what they do"
Give it some thought.
Feb. 4, 2011 at 12:04 p.m.
Smh 1st off no1 is ever a good person if they wish death upon a living human being.It's God's job to take a life not the police and yes they're here to "protect and serve" but what about all the innocent ppl that are no longer here cause of the police decided to take their precious time getting to them.Not 1 person commenting on this HR is perfect so how dare the 1s speaking negative say what they are saying.That family is still alive thank the lord but the boy will never be present with his children or loved 1s again so imagine the hurt they're going through.You ppl that's quick to judge the next person should really consider reading the bible.I'm not perfect but I do know right from wrong and I sure do think b4 I just blabber ignorance.God bless all of you guys and it's a shame how I'm probably the youngest person giving my opinion but with more sense then some of you.
Feb. 18, 2011 at 2:25 p.m.
People Are So negative ;; yes he committed a crime but dnary did not deserve to die he has siblings friends kids ; parents !! Who knows what he was going through ppl go through thing it's not right to steal an take from other but it's hard ! Sometimes you Gotta do! Ppl tht has been negative know tht God is watching you ;; you dnt know what can happen ! As much as I wanna say everybody tht said something negative should get strikes and die ;; I will not no one deserves to die ! But the negative comments has their consequenses ! Police are trained to shoot ppl in areas where they don't have to kill them !! But they don't do tht ! dnary did not hurt those ppl ! He didn't kill them !! So why kill him ;; and ppl throwing daggers tht don't even know him !! Karma !! It's a Bitch ! I Miss You alot Dnary ;; and know when I get mah money right yuhr babies tooken care of !! Imiss you alot !! And I know u looking down upset an hurt ;; you made a mistake !! && I surely know those ppl forgive you!! Ilove you!!
Negativity is not needed ;; Take it somewhere else you ppl wouldn't wnt something like this to happen to your family !!;
Feb. 18, 2011 at 5:38 p.m.
Well first off i would like to thank good that im here today. second i would like to say to all those ppl who put bad comments on here thats not right at all.I would like to speak on behalf of of my family and my self. No one deseves to die no one.We i ever recover form the crime no but im here today as well as my family. Did i fear for my life no my families yes. But even tho it seems they wasnt going to kill us its the whole point of them coming into our home. im sorry for there families and for there lost. To all the ppl that say they know what we would say you have no idea. I would never wish death upon no one. GOD is the only one that can judge. I would rather he went to jail then to be away from his child,mother,brother sister family period. SO PLEASE dont say what you ill say say because i wouldnt be that horrible to the families of the dead.. he paid the pice with his life thats bad enough for the family...
Feb. 18, 2011 at 8:56 p.m.
let he who is without sin cast the last stone.
Feb. 19, 2011 at 9:12 a.m.
Me and your child misses you a lot!
Feb. 23, 2011 at 3:25 p.m.
— SMDH, are you implying that everybody is a criminal?
Feb. 23, 2011 at 6:23 p.m.
- What?
I stated my opinion of someone who commented on a public site claiming to be a law enforcer (as none of us hold proof who this person really is) praising the death of a young man. Regardless of me knowing the person harmed or not I find that to be wrong. Law enforcers officers DEA etc... are suppose to be people we can go to and who are suppose to make our communities better. Praising the fact that an officer killed someone is not making things better. Like I said what DNary did was not right, but just as in other cases like with Oscar Grant, why are officers so quick to shoot? Thank you for speaking up, but my opinion isn't change and I am still in no way judging anyone as I am not God and it isn't my place.
-Jrock
Thank you for your unnecessary advice. Because DNary is the 4th person I personally knew who was shot by an officer and it was on the news doesn't mean all of the others I knew were in the same situation. My uncle was at a party and an officer shot him in the back as he walked up stairs...he had no weapon nor was he harming others. How do you justify that? Um excuse me but you cannot. Do not be quick to advise someone when you know nothing. Just saying.
Feb. 25, 2011 at 12:14 a.m.
well no im not saying that. But at the same time is it just the police can kill? Honestly what makes them so different? Is it because they wear a uniform? And if thats the case can anyone put on one and do the same. I thought only god had the right to judge. No human being have the right to take another humans life. No one is perfect so again i say let he who is without sin cast the last stone.. I LOVE YOU D'NARY ND MISS YOU BRO...
Feb. 27, 2011 at 4:32 a.m.
Yall are da most uncaring people I have ever seen I read dis and say damn I lost a brother and look how the world remembers him not known what really known the story what if Dnary had just got there? What if he really had nothin 2 do with it an ran scaried.. Dnary was someone who loved all his family and friend and got caught up in some BS.
Ily bro Rest N Paradise
March 21, 2011 at 2:54 a.m.
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