Homicide Report > Joseph Jenkins, 36 [Updated]
Joseph Jenkins, 36 [Updated]
Died Aug. 17, 2010 at 8:10 a.m.
Joseph Jenkins, a 36-year-old white man, died Tuesday, Aug. 17, 15 years after he was shot in the 10000 block of Artesia Boulevard in Bellflower, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Jenkins became a paraplegic as a result of a 1995 shooting, said Ed Winter, a spokesman for the coroner's office. Because his death could potentially have been caused by those injuries, it was listed by the coroner as a homicide A final determination has been deferred pending additional tests that will take six to eight weeks, officials said.
Jenkins had been taken to Lakewood Regional Medical Center on July 29 and remained there until his death on Aug. 17.
[Update Feb. 28, 2011: Coroner's officials said Jenkins died as a result of his spinal injury due to a gunshot and his death was ruled a homicide.]
— Sarah Ardalani
- Neighborhood: Bellflower
- Age: 36
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Gunshot
- Day of the week: Tuesday
- Agency: LASD Homicide
- Race/Ethnicity: White
Four reader comments about Joseph Jenkins
Two homicides in Bellflower, within days and a few blocks of each other. What's going on there these days? They sure are getting closer to home!!
Sept. 8, 2010 at 9:35 a.m.
Meck, you didn't read the full article; this man was shot fifteen years prior to his death, but since his death was caused by the injuries he suffered in the shooting fifteen years ago, it was listed as a homicide.
Sept. 12, 2010 at 11:52 a.m.
James - The details weren't published yet, when the homicide was listed. I see it now, thanks.
Sept. 15, 2010 at 12:51 p.m.
the love of my life !! the step father of my kids.. you will be forever missed and loved you have made a difference in all our lifes ..
July 25, 2011 at 12:48 p.m.
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