Homicide Report > Ernest Miller, 24
Ernest Miller, 24
Died Dec. 25, 2010
Ernest Miller, a 24-year-old black man, was shot and killed Saturday, Dec. 25, near Main Street and 101st Street in Broadway-Manchester, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Shortly after midnight, Miller and another person were inside a car when both were shot, said Det. S. Szymkowiak of the Los Angeles Police Department's Criminal Gang and Homicide Division, who is handling the case. Citing the ongoing investigation, Szymkowiak declined to discuss the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
After the assault, the two victims drove to the LAPD's Southeast Division station, which is a short distance away near Main and 108th Street.
Miller was taken to Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, where he died at 4:17 a.m., according to coroner's records. The other victim also was taken to a hospital for gunshot injuries, but has since been released.
No arrests have been made, Szymkowiak said.
Anyone with information about the crime is asked to call Szymkowiak or Det. Joe Kirby at (213) 485-4341. Tipsters who would like to to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.
— Sarah Ardalani
- Neighborhood: Broadway-Manchester
- Age: 24
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Gunshot
- Day of the week: Saturday
- Agency: LAPD Criminal Gang Homicide
- Race/Ethnicity: Black
- Crime scene: Moving vehicle
13 reader comments about Ernest Miller
Scooter you had a good heart and a contagious laugh, hope they got chili beans in heaven... too young too soon gonna miss you my boy
have a peaceful journey......
Dec. 27, 2010 at 12:43 p.m.
you will be missed scooter much love homie sad friend
Dec. 27, 2010 at 4:26 p.m.
Everybody will miss u. I hope your spirit lives on.
Dec. 27, 2010 at 7:46 p.m.
These guys need to know that there are criminal out there ready to remove them from this planet. This guy was a gang-member and he died practicing his trade
Mr W/S 1X7 street is gone and to all a good night
Jan. 1, 2011 at 2:58 p.m.
Your life was definitely cut short, my scooter. We shared many memories together. I still have the video of all of us packed in your room and clownin around from last year. Even though I hadnt spoke to you in a while, I thought about you all the time. It's sad to know that I wont be seeing you anymore. I still remember the day I met you on Crenshaw! Lmao. You were fearless, and definitely the type of friend that anyone would want around. May God welcome you with open arms. I love you, and you will forever live in my heart.
Jan. 6, 2011 at 8:46 a.m.
How dysfunctional are we as Black men, calling 14 year olds soldiers, but then again maybe he was Mr. Taburi lost his life in the battle field. With nothing in life to show for it, that is going to be this young man legacy a soldier that died over a meaningless war!
I know Mr. Taburi is in a better place now, he was too young to be held accountable for his action at the age of 14. Those around Taburi, let know down, by not educating him and pointing him in the right direction. So fly young Taburi and know you have to best teacher of life now GOD.
Jan. 6, 2011 at 1 p.m.
Dear Lord,
We thank you for Scooter's life. Thank you that we were able to introduce him to Jesus Christ at an early age. Thank you that in his final moments that he called on the NAME OF THE LORD! Dear GOD, let those who loved him be comforted, his mom Jackie and brother D'Anthony and extended family. Give them peace in this time of sorrow. And Lord, YOU alone know who did this and where they are now, so draw them out by your warrior angels! Scooter's life was not lived in vain. Dear God, bring recompense and mercy upon their lives. Bring conviction in their spirit. Thank you that they are found. Thank you that you loved Scooter so much, and that he is with you now in Heaven. We trust you Jesus that this is so for our beloved Scooter. Amen!
Jan. 6, 2011 at 10:55 p.m.
Scooter I cant out into words how much I miss you life hasnt been the same since youve been gone... There isnt a day that goes by that my heart doesnt bleed from know your not here or even just the mier thought of your beautiful smile... driving down main just will never be the same I can recall all the times we talked about life and the things you wanted to do the things I should do .... God only takes the best and as I write this I begin to cry because I felt he took you to soon ...There was so much we had in store ... You were so excited to see my daughter which you never had the pleasure of doing....I promise to be there for momma and zeze as much as I can I will never be able to take care of them the way you did but I will try my hardest.. .I will always love you and we will be together again one day love you always ...
The One That Will Never Let Go...I Will Always Love You Thank You For BeinG A Part Of My Life ...
Jan. 18, 2011 at 8:08 a.m.
I love and miss u so much Scooter.It hurts so bad. I was just with u the night before and we talked almost everyday.Im going to continue to talk and be there for Jackie everyday as ususal and write DeAnthony. I got Zee and uncle pookie too. I love u always baby 8 years strong and growing.
Jan. 30, 2011 at 12:35 a.m.
Dang Scooter,
I was just sitting here thinking about how I cant pick up the phone and call you baby. I had just spoke to you before you died. I am still crushed. I think about you every single day. I'm gonna be strong for poo-poo, jackie, Deanthony and everyone else. Im going to miss you so much. We shared something so special, that no one else had. I still have this pic of us, and I will save it forever baby. I love and miss you so much boo. Watch over me until we meet again!
Feb. 1, 2011 at 10:28 a.m.
Man babe i can't believe your gone...the 9yrs you were in my life was a blessing...i still have your work badge which i will keep forever...i love you
July 27, 2011 at 10:10 p.m.
Man just sittin here thinkin bout u man its sad u gone but being here where corruption and greed is taking over everyone who wouldn't wanna be in heaven.I can talk about all the fun we had as kids and memorys of me u willie d and rome on 62nd and normandie or I can bring u up at every show and city and state I'm in but won't change the fact one of my brothers is gone...but its all good I know the people who did this to you may even look at this just remember jail has nothing on when u have to answer to the man upstairs cause life in jail is nothing compared to a lost sole in hell....love and missed Scotter...and remember karma comes around ppl love and live justice will be served
Oct. 27, 2011 at 1:32 a.m.
I cant believe that it has been a year since the last time I got to feel your touch... who would have thought last thanksgiving would have been the very last time that I kissed you... your birthday is coming up on the 30th the big 25 i know your in heaven rejoicing .... its still hard to sollow the fact that next month makes 1 year that youve been gone... I miss you so much and I will always love you and when you left you truely took apart of me with you....
Love you always ... R.I.P Wac Wac
Nov. 23, 2011 at 5:25 p.m.
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