Homicide Report > Jarrod Atkins, 29
Jarrod Atkins, 29
Died March 6, 2011
Jarrod Atkins, a 29-year-old black man, was shot and killed Sunday, March 6, in the 2200 block of East 105th Street in Watts, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
[Updated March 17, 3:45 p.m.: An earlier version of this post, based on preliminary information from the coroner's office, listed the victim as an unidentified black male in his 20s. Also, at the time, the coroner's office did not have an incident address.]
Atkins and a 34-year-old woman were seated inside a parked vehicle about 11:40 p.m. when an unknown gunman approached the two from the sidewalk, according to an Los Angeles Police Department news release.
The assailant fired a gun several times inside the car striking Atkins and the woman. Atkins was seated in the front passenger seat and the woman in the driver’s seat.
The gunman then left the area in an unknown direction, officials said.
Atkins was pronounced dead at the scene. Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics took the woman to a local hospital where she was listed in extremely critical condition.
Authorities said there is no description of the assailant. Investigators are still trying to determine the motive for the shooting.
Anyone with information on this crime is asked to contact Criminal Gang and Homicide Division Det. J. Kirby or Det. S. Teubert at (213) 485-4341. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.
— Los Angeles Times
- Neighborhood: Watts
- Age: 29
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Gunshot
- Day of the week: Sunday
- Agency: LAPD Southeast
- Race/Ethnicity: Black
- Circumstance: Walk-up
- Crime scene: Parked vehicle
17 reader comments about Jarrod Atkins
only a coward would shoot a person sitting in car R.I.P. JARROD IT WAS NICE KNOWING U MY BROTHER MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN PEACE.
March 10, 2011 at 12:44 p.m.
R.i.p chill we miss u out here. Even tho u in a better place u will never be forgottn
Droopyloc
March 10, 2011 at 7:03 p.m.
Well another person that ma family was close to....well chill your in a better place and i cant say good bye but i can say see u later.....i accepted you as my brother and friend and words cant explain how we loved you coming to the house and putting your foot down wen we needed you.....well just know you are loved by me and the 2uce streets and for the 9ine streets always.......never can i say good buy but see you later.....our family had good tmes with u and u will never be forgotting or gone in my book....
one love,
MellaBatch.....
R.I.P
CHILLITO
I LOVE YOU.....
March 11, 2011 at 9:56 a.m.
Damn im really at a lost for words. It seems like only yesterday that we saw you at the club for All-Star wkend now we shedding tears for our lost. we will miss seeing you at the bar chillin, quiet just doing you truly rest in peace
March 11, 2011 at 5 p.m.
R.I.P bIG Chill. Love you like a brothe
r, You was, and always will be one of Gardena's Flyest and finest. Until we meet again two fingers and a thumb. your family is in my heart and prayers.
much love and respect from bear3
March 14, 2011 at 11 a.m.
R.I.P Chill, we love u and miss u. you was always on and thats what I loved about you. everytime I have a drink of 1800 it will remind me of u.
March 14, 2011 at 11:04 a.m.
Wow this place aint the same without you bro. We really miss you luv one. You will always have a special place in my heart man, I LOVE YOU.
R.I.P BIG CHILL
March 14, 2011 at 11:15 a.m.
i Lovveee You too Death Uncle Jarrodd &&& miss YOu so much Lord know's i would do anythinqqqs for a part 2!!!
March 14, 2011 at 3:12 p.m.
RIP Chill my mind started going back to when the first time I saw you and how I had the biggest crush on you. I remember our last conversation together and how I told you to stay focussed on GOD. I know you're in a better place and your Family is in my prayers! Wish I could have spent more time with you xoxo
March 15, 2011 at 4:31 p.m.
Wow gone too soon I remember how I had the biggest crush on you and our last convo. when I told you to stay close to GOD! I know you're in a better place. XOXO
March 15, 2011 at 4:53 p.m.
G.i.p big chillito we will never forget you big homie garrrrrrrrr
March 16, 2011 at 12:42 p.m.
omg cant believe that you are really gone...its still eating up at me! you will be truly missed you was a true gaarr baby lmao...just to be able to talk and laugh with you was a blessing having you in my life... save a place for us all cuz we all shall meet again...i ask that you watch over us and keep us strong...you live through our memories
forever always tiiesha
see you soon
March 17, 2011 at 11:11 a.m.
R.I.P CHILL god bless you and your family big hommie you made me stronger "knocc out" king is what i use to call u cuz R.I.P fam you are missed
March 24, 2011 at 9:23 a.m.
Chillito! RIP my nig! You are missed daily by all! What's hotter than Chilly....NOTHING!! GARRRRRRRRR
Aug. 18, 2011 at 11:48 a.m.
What gang was dude in? There's a lot of murderers running around in L.A. county. Holly.......!!!!
Aug. 18, 2011 at 10:59 p.m.
Damn I miss you so much BIG CHILL this mess still hurts. R.I.P HOMIE. you was a real one..
Aug. 26, 2011 at 9:55 a.m.
My nigga Chilly Mac...man it seem like yesterday when me, you and Tuck use to be riding around everywhere, gettin into all kinds of stuff... Man how we take those times for granted. I hate to see you gone, but I know you in a better place... Tell my pops and my bro wattup for me. Until I see you again... I love you bro... Rest in Peace!!!
Dec. 23, 2011 at 12:54 p.m.
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