Homicide Report > John Joseph Sullivan, 53
John Joseph Sullivan, 53
Died Feb. 4, 2012
John Joseph Sullivan, a 53-year-old white man, was found dead Saturday, Feb. 4, after being shot in the 1500 block of West Gage Street in Harvard Park, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
[Editor's note: An earlier version of this post, based on information from the coroner's office, identified the victim as John Doe #20.]
Sullivan’s body was discovered in a recycling bin by a passerby near Halldale and 67th streets about 9:20 a.m., according to an LAPD news release.
Coroner's records show Sullivan died from several gunshot wounds to his body.
After the finding, investigators went to the victim's house, located in the 1500 block of West Gage Street. While there they learned that Sullivan's roommate, D'Andre Michael Williams, killed the victim during a fight at the residence.
Williams, a 29-year-old black man, was arrested and charged with one count of murder, officials said. He is being held in lieu of $1-million bail at the inmate reception center in downtown.
Anyone with additional information about the killing is asked to contact Criminal Gang Homicide Division Det. John Ferreria or Myra Kellum at (213) 485-1383. Tipsters wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.
— Los Angeles Times
Seven reader comments about John Joseph Sullivan
John was a great friend. He will be missed.
Feb. 11, 2012 at 9:46 a.m.
John "Sully" Sullivan was a very dear friend of mine and will be dearly missed. He was a man bigger than life itself and as soon as you met John you felt you had this man as your friend all your life.
The Irish Blessing:
May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind always be at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face, and rains fall soft upon your fields, and until we meet again, May god hold you in the palm of his hand.
May god bless you and keep you safe for enterity.
Love, Kathi
Feb. 14, 2012 at 1:36 p.m.
dam HE must've really pissed his room mate off
March 7, 2012 at 3:35 p.m.
denkerLVoc, I think the room mate is nut head!
March 9, 2012 at 9:50 a.m.
Only if guys knew the real story not only would you be saddened but upset at the person who's really to blame
March 10, 2012 at 8:30 p.m.
Hi, How can i find out the realdeal ?
What really happened? I need to know, someone please help me thankyou
March 29, 2012 at 8:17 p.m.
Thank you to Detectives Kellum and Ferraria for their efficiency in finding the man who killed my brother. God bless you always. RIP Sull. Xoxo
April 17, 2012 at 11:01 a.m.
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