Homicide Report > Emitt Love Jr., 25

Emitt Love Jr., 25

Died June 1, 2008 at 10:54 p.m.

Emitt Love Jr., 25, a young black man, was found shot to death at a bus stop near Century Boulevard and Vermont Avenue in Athens about 10:45 p.m. Sunday, June 1.

According to L.A. County Sheriff's Department, Love was standing on the sidewalk when another black man approached and shot him in the upper torso. The man then got into a dark colored vehicle and fled south on Vermont Avenue, authorities said. More Soon

Family members said they will gather at the corner of Century Boulevard and Vermont between 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. The family said they are seeking donations for funeral services.

Dispatch: 'He wanted to be independent'

South Vermont Ave. and Century Blvd.
 
 

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Updated: Jan. 25, 2010 at 3:19 p.m.

 
 

Four reader comments about Emitt Love Jr.

Miss you mayne, wish you were still here. I hate that it had to end that way and so soon.

— T. Knox
April 29, 2010 at 8:17 a.m.

I Glad they caught your killers and you can finally be @ rest bruh...Prays GOD

— Boogie
May 17, 2011 at 4:49 a.m.

I miss u more than anybody who claims that,I also carry your resentments that u never got off your chest with those who claim that they love u,and every time I see them I really hope that they do not bring u up because I start boiling inside and want to tell them whats really going, but I have to keep the peace.YOU WILL FOREVER B N MY HEART> LOVE YA

— ONE/ONLY
May 19, 2011 at 7:50 p.m.

Hey just showing my love E missing you like CRAZY boy, my days have gotten better but my heart still hurts, you are truly loved & very missed!!!
Cant wait to see you again & write raps together you are my true friend who always kept it100% with me & I LOVE YOU SOOO MUCH FOR THAT My Bestie, My Lover, My friend. UGH this hurts!!! I wanna hear your voice but I keep telling myself that it will be soon so Im just waiting till then LOVE YOU NUFF.....
Muah Beauty <3

— Beauty
June 5, 2011 at 8:19 p.m.

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