Homicide Report > Marcus Walker, 20 [Updated]
Marcus Walker, 20 [Updated]
Died Jan. 13, 2011
Marcus Walker, a 20-year-old black man, died Thursday, Jan. 13, two days after he was shot near Alondra Boulevard and Aprilia Avenue in Compton, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Walker was shot about noon Jan. 11, said Ed Winter, spokesman for the coroner's office.
He was taken to a hospital with wounds to his head and leg and died there Jan. 13 at 8 a.m.
Winter had no other information about the case. The Times has contacted detectives to get more details about the investigation and will post an update as soon as possible.
[Update Jan. 20: Sheriff’s homicide Det. Traci Gonzalez, who is handling the case, said on the day of the shooting, Walker was approached by three men about 2 p.m. and shot.
Authorities were called and he was taken to Harbor-UCLA Medical Center where he died.
Walker was associated with a gang, and the assailants are believed to be gang members, she said.
The shooters were described as black males, approximately 18 to 25 years old.
Anyone with information about the incident or the identity of the shooters is asked to contact Det. Gonzalez at (323) 890-5500. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.]
— Sarah Ardalani
Seven reader comments about Marcus Walker
they took a good dude. r.i.p. Marcus! you will forever be missed
Jan. 19, 2011 at 11:50 a.m.
Wow 20 years old and already gone. It is amazing how all these young brothers are dying over B.S gang s--t.
I may sound corny, but check this out, if all you YGs, went into the military and got a chance to see the world rather than just the block. You would see yourselves different. You would realize fast, your more than just a bullet magnet, your a man of color!
You would realize fast your more than a Blood or a Crip, but a person worth every once of Blood that flows through his/or her body!
Jan. 19, 2011 at 3:51 p.m.
rip marcus...miss u and love u
Jan. 21, 2011 at 11:50 p.m.
That area has gotten pretty bad. A few blocks away is considered Carson, Gardena, Unicorporated and Compton. It's unincorporated to the North for 2 miles. Its Gardena For 2 miles to the West. 1/2 miles South West is considered Carson and for 5 miles to the East is Compton. If you are in that area in the daytime or after dark you can become a victim. Whether you are involved in a gang or not you can become a victim. The areas use to be safe, but things have changed. not just in those neighbor hoods but most neighborhoods if you are honest with yourself.
Jan. 22, 2011 at 4:32 p.m.
Who are they to take life but yet can not give it? don't they realize... That was someone son they had taken away? someone's grandson, brother! and only 20 yrs old life was just beginning for him. Marcus had a heart of gold and little do they know if they had befriended him they would've had a friend for life... We love you Marcus and miss you dearly.
March 28, 2011 at 1:25 p.m.
Marcus Walker is Black and Samoan. His MURDER hurt us all both emotionally and spirtually. His life and influences have been a great gift from God and by donating his organs he has prolonged the life of others. I LOVE YOU baby Brother I Miss our Midnight Conversations. My heart aches a lil more everyday I dont get to hear your goofy laugh.
June 28, 2011 at 8:42 a.m.
Marcus Walker is my son. He is Black and Samoan. I, his mother is Samoan, his father is Black. He was a gift from God, and you coward(s) that took him from me had no right. His life was not yours to take. He has a heart of gold. Loved his families and friends. It saddens me to know that it is already determined that my son is associated with gang members and yet cannot find those who are responsible for taking his life. Marcus was loved and will continued to be loved. There is not a moment that I don't miss my son because he was a wonderful, loving, and will give you his very last dime if needed kind of son, full of life and hard worker. He never missed a day of work since he took his very first job to the day you cowards killed him. You, the ones who took my son from me...I hope you will never have peace as long as you are breathing. Rejoice In Paradise Marcus, mom.
April 26, 2012 at 9:58 a.m.
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