Homicide Report > Keshawn Corbin, 17
Keshawn Corbin, 17
Died Oct. 16, 2011 at 1:30 a.m.
Keshawn Corbin, a 17-year-old black man, was fatally shot Sunday, Oct. 16, in the 6700 block of 11th Avenue in Hyde Park, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Corbin was riding his minibike about 1:35 a.m. when three men got out of an SUV and opened fire on him, said Sgt. Angela McGee with the LAPD's 77th Street Station. He died at the scene.
A 19-year-old, who was not believed to be an intended target of the shooters, was also shot in the leg. He was taken to a local hospital and is in stable condition, McGee said.
The suspects are still on the loose. The shooting is believed to be gang-related.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Criminal Gang/Homicide division at (213) 485-1383. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (800) 222-8477.
— Abby Sewell
- Neighborhood: Hyde Park
- Age: 17
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Gunshot
- Day of the week: Sunday
- Agency: LAPD Criminal Gang Homicide
- Race/Ethnicity: Black
- Circumstance: Walk-up
- Crime scene: Public place
19 reader comments about Keshawn Corbin
I was Keshawn's 4th grade teacher...I am so sad to hear of his passing. I will remember that sweet little boy who loved to learn new things. I will remember his laugh and smile. My heart goes out to his family and friends, God rest his soul.
I won't forget you sweetie...Ms. C.
Oct. 20, 2011 at 12:10 p.m.
i Was onee of Keshawn Ex gf its kind sad nd hurtful to beleive hes gone idk what to do or say beside just cry yew well be missed i love yew always 10.28.07
Oct. 23, 2011 at 11:55 p.m.
Why was he out riding his minibike at 1:30 in the morning in an area that already has had 14 homicides within several blocks of this location?
Up to no good or tempting fate. Either one, he paid a high price for it.
Oct. 24, 2011 at 4:31 p.m.
Syscom3, you don't know if this minor was up to no good or not. Oct 16 was early Sunday Morning, he must have been out late Saturday night. It was a weekend. I would not be out at night riding a mini bike at that hour but as I said he was a minor and they think they are invincible. He could have thought as long as he did not bother anyone, they would not bother him. Which is further from the truth. I did not know this young man or his family but I pray that God will comfort them during this time.
Oct. 25, 2011 at 10:29 a.m.
he was dropping of a friend he went to my highschool hs funerals tommorow
Oct. 26, 2011 at 11:26 p.m.
I meet this young man a few years ago,I was saddened on hearing about his death,I ask myself when is this going to stop,so many young people with their lives cut short,with so much to life to live.My heart goes out to his family and friends,may you rest in peace,my young brother.
Oct. 28, 2011 at 1:50 a.m.
Everyone have that own thing to say but you really have to think about what you say and how you say.That young man is human. He didn't deserved to be shot. And no I didn't no he. But I am going to prey for his family that what people do for others. So people please think about his family feeling before you say rude thing . So from bottom of my heart family I will be prey for you. That you keep your head up. He still in your heart
God bless you and you strong
Oct. 28, 2011 at 2:55 p.m.
I was Keshawn's first homie in placement because no body liked him because of where he was from but I liked him...I heard he was getting released from placement so I gave him his props and said bye...next thing you no he goes home and gets killed...I'm very disappointed in that but he will never be forgotten...Rip keshawn Corbin 60
Oct. 30, 2011 at 2:29 p.m.
— Jay Williams ..... thanks for confirming for us he was a gangster.
Oct. 31, 2011 at 11:08 a.m.
Rip Keshawn dam bro i was all shock when i heard i still remember all the times you made me laughed in class last year RIP
Nov. 1, 2011 at 12:05 p.m.
Yep.....looks like Jay pointed out he was from 60's...Rollin 60's Neighborhood Crip Gang....whos long fierce feud with the Eight-Tray (83rd St) Gangta Crip ....(the two gangs been killing each other since 1979)....this could be a result of the feud...who knows...but I only roll pass there when Im hangin out on Crenshaw with my lowrider friends...I wouldnt dare to be in the area at 1am..where gangsters with guns can catch you slippin....he was too young and dumb...not be indoors...he had a loud ass motor bike at one am...and brought attention to himself..and was a target
Nov. 6, 2011 at 8:04 p.m.
s.i.p to ma everyday nigga\ brother from another mother, i love you bro just wish i could spend 1 more day with you smhk gone but never ever forgotton_hucc4xcrafty
Nov. 24, 2011 at 6:50 p.m.
to the last comment that was mad about my boyfriend on this police report , it dont matter if he was gang banger or not obviously you didnt read the report giving back ground information on the 60s and 83s it dont matter about no stupid gang banging a dumb ass mini bike didnt attract no attention he was targeted talk about what you no dumb ass
Nov. 25, 2011 at 9:39 p.m.
Coleman, it does matter if he was a gangbanger, that is why he was targeted, dont you get it?
Nov. 28, 2011 at 1:31 p.m.
Wow its funny how I read these comments and half of these people on that's speaking upon KK in a negative way didn't even know him. A loud mini home doesn't have to do with the situation none, or were was he at. It deals with him being with the wrong person at the wrong time. And if he was a gang member or not, you have to think about other people that's getting killed behind non releated gang stuff. I just didn't think people could say such harsh things to someone that's dead, that shows you have no respect.
Nov. 29, 2011 at 1:45 a.m.
@ Tea
I'm sorry for his loss...but cuz was bangin'..that simple. I'm not say cuz deserve to die...or anybody for that matter, but the fact remains dude claimed 60's...it's on streetgangs dot com. It's easy to sit back and be like he was innocent and all. He may have been a good kid, but he was runnin' wit the 60's. Do you know anything about the 60's?? I'll just say they're the cause of a lot of black men resting in cemeteries across LA. There's a reason why they, along with the East Coast Crips, are the two most hated Crip gangs in Los Angeles. Kids think listening and mimicking rappers like Nipsey Hussle, Snoop, etc is the thing to do..lil do they know when they join a set...they're liable for anything their set does. Who knows what the 60's had done to the 3 men who hopped out and killed him. At 1 something AM cuz was caught slippin'. who did it?? Anybody could have done it. Eight Treys, IFG's, Hoovers, who knows. And what's worse is some other black mother(s) is going to have to pay for these three black men's deed cuz the 60's will retaliate.
Dec. 6, 2011 at 1:01 a.m.
To all if you knew him thanks for the respect u given him and to othhers that didnt know him its just words your speaking from the heart i dont hate you for it, fact yea kk did live in the 60 and yes he did know all them and hung out with them so does that mean he was a gang member, i know some 60 and 83 and bloods does that mean im a member to, just cause you know these people dont mean you from a gang, he was n placement other kids arw in there bullying other kids so he had to do what he had to do to keep his head up and protect himself as
he should. Just want to say thanks to everyone for your input, but i wouldnt put this pain in no one mothers heart.
Dec. 8, 2011 at 9:51 a.m.
Out of respect for the Corbin family, the negative comments need to stop. Keshawn is gone, this hurts those of us that knew & loved him deeply. I was his former 4th grade teacher and I will never forget his sweet smile. Please show some respect and dignity for his family.
Ms. Castaneda
Jan. 19, 2012 at 2:06 p.m.
I knew Corbin while he was locked up. And he was a gang member. Though I am saddened by his death hearing how he talked and what he was going to do when released unfortunately I'm not surprised. I hope this wakes up other gang members. Sometimes what u inflict on others comes back on you.
Jan. 19, 2012 at 3:40 p.m.
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