Homicide Report > Leonard Thrower, 18 [Updated]
Leonard Thrower, 18 [Updated]
Died Jan. 12, 2011
Leonard Thrower, an 18-year-old black man, was shot and killed Wednesday, Jan. 12, in the 2000 block of North Santa Fe Avenue in Compton, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Ed Winter, spokesman for the coroner's office, said Thrower was standing on the sidewalk about 8:35 p.m. when he was shot.
He was taken to a hospital in Lynwood, where he died less than an hour later, Winter said.
According to coroner's records, Thrower had several gunshot wounds to his face, torso and arms.
The Times has contacted investigators to obtain more information about the case and will post an update as soon as possible.
[Updated at 1:02 p.m., Feb. 21: Sheriff 's homicide Det. Eddie Brown, who is handling the investigation, said the incident was a walk-up shooting. No arrests have been made in connection with the case.
Even though Thrower was not a gang member, the shooting is believed to be gang-related, Brown said.
The shooter was described as a Latino in his early 20s, about 5-foot-7 to 5-foot-9. Officials said he was wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt and last seen fleeing northbound on Santa Fe Avenue.
Anyone with information about the shooting death of Leonard Thrower is asked to contact Brown or Toni Martinez at (323) 890-5500. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477).]
— Sarah Ardalani
- Neighborhood: Compton
- Age: 18
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Gunshot
- Day of the week: Wednesday
- Agency: LASD Homicide
- Race/Ethnicity: Black
- Crime scene: Public place
Two reader comments about Leonard Thrower
Leonard (Puda) is my nephew. I remember when he was born. He was a good kid, with a beautiful uplifting smile, and an incredible sense of humor, with no gang ties. This is such a senseless tragedy to a young man who had just crossed the threshold into manhood. He was on his way. Now his mother, Charie, and the family are left to mourn his death and look to God for answers as to why senseless act took place...Leonard (PUDA) you are always loved by many, and your beautiful smile and personality will never be forgotten...RIP nephew, gone way too soon!!! tee-tee loves you!
Jan. 20, 2011 at 9:04 a.m.
I was blessed to know this young man. I worked at Leonard's elementary school. I saw the love this child had for others! You never found him without a smile on his face. He loved running and moving fast. He visited me often in the library. He wanted to help and make others happy. What a loss. The world has lost a good young man. Again I say I was blessed to share time and to know Leonard Thrower!
Feb. 10, 2011 at 8:18 p.m.
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