Homicide Report > Edwin John Jr., 18
Edwin John Jr., 18
Died Jan. 2, 2012
Edwin John Jr., an 18-year-old black man, was shot and killed Monday, Jan. 2, in the 800 block of East 53rd Street in South Park, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
[Editor's note: Family and investigators said the victim's last name was Johns, however coroner's officials said they have identified him Edwin John Jr.]
The drive-by shooting occurred shortly before 3 p.m., officials said.
John Jr. was struck multiple times in the upper body and died at the scene. A 57-year-old man was shot in the shoulder, and an 11-year-old girl was shot in the foot. Both were taken to a hospital where they were listed in stable condition, authorities said.
Witnesses said the unknown suspect or suspects were in a gray sedan.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Los Angeles Police Department's Newton homicide division at (323) 846-6556. Tipsters who would like to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (800) 222-8477.
— Los Angeles Times
- Neighborhood: South Park
- Age: 18
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Gunshot
- Day of the week: Monday
- Agency: LAPD Newton
- Race/Ethnicity: Black
- Circumstance: Drive-by
Six reader comments about Edwin John Jr.
Edwin was a good kid he kept to himself. He didn't bother anybody. He always kept a smile on his face and a positive attitude. Im really gonna miss this angel. We as a people need to stop killin our future Doctors, nurses, lawyers,and etc who gonna save you in your time of need if we keep killing each other over a color. This has sorrowed my heart deeply!
Jan. 3, 2012 at 11:28 a.m.
I saw on the news about the murder of this decent young man. It is always sad when an 18 year kid is gunned down in the streets for nothing. I guess these kids can't even leave there homes anymore in some of these neighborhoods. When will it end, probably never.
Jan. 4, 2012 at 9:52 a.m.
My prayers go out to this youg man's family. I am very confused on how the media did not report the story enough. No reward has been offered nor a press conference. Jan Perry & Mayor Villaraigosa where are you nothing said or done. We are losing a lot of our children to GANG VIOLENCE. If this was Beverly Hills I am sure more would have been done & said. South Central is also a tax paying city as well. This is someone's child that is truly grieving.
Jan. 5, 2012 at 3:20 p.m.
I agree with you concern Parent this story was not covered in depth especially with him being so young and being black did not help this situation I only heard about it thru this website thanks to the Los Angeles Times so sad just another black child killed in the streets in South L.A.
Jan. 6, 2012 at 12:38 p.m.
I'm sorry but these kids are animals and this has been going on since the 70's. The reason why is the CROOKED COPS allow it to happen.
April 7, 2012 at 9:22 p.m.
— Mike, you mean "feral children".
Why blame the cops? Put the blame for where it truly lays. The parents and the gang culture they thrive in.
April 13, 2012 at 12:46 p.m.
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