Homicide Report > Eugene Harrington Jr., 23

Eugene Harrington Jr., 23

Died Dec. 30, 2009 at 10:15 p.m.

Eugene Harrington Jr., a 23-year-old black man, was shot and killed Wednesday, Dec. 30, in the 37400 block of Kimberly Lane in Palmdale, authorities said.

Harrington was with his younger brother and another person about 9:10 p.m. when he got into an argument with the person, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. The person pulled out a shotgun and shot Harrington once in the head, according to coroner's records.

Harrington was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 10:15 p.m., according to coroner's records. His younger brother was not injured in the incident.

Anyone with information about this killing is asked to call the Sheriff's homicide bureau at (323) 890-5500.

— Anthony Pesce

37414 Kimberly Lane
 
 

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Updated: Jan. 24, 2010 at 9:46 p.m.

 
 

Two reader comments about Eugene Harrington Jr.

Gene, was my son's best and only friend, When my son was in Iraq, fighting for this country he could always call back to the USA to get a laugh from Gene: RIP Gene we will always be greatful for your friendship to our Son: Gone But Never Forgotten: The Madden Family

— Madden Family
Feb. 1, 2010 at 11:33 p.m.

Gene was my friends fiance', he meant everything to her. I will never forget that phone call that I received the morning of December 30th 2009. His memory will live on in our hearts.

— V Escobar
April 22, 2010 at 11:43 p.m.

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