Homicide Report > Marlon Usher, 30 [Updated]
Marlon Usher, 30 [Updated]
Died June 12, 2010 at 2:38 a.m.
Marlon Usher, a 30-year-old black man, was shot and killed Saturday, June 12, in the 4100 block of Don Tomaso Drive in Baldwin Hills/Crenshaw, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Usher was found on the street with several gunshot wounds about 2:30 a.m., said Ed Winter, spokesman for the coroner's office.
Authorities were called and Usher was pronounced dead at the scene, Winter said.
The Times will provide more details about the incident as information becomes available.
[Updated at 11:57, Aug. 9: LAPD Criminal Gang and Homicide Det. Michael Dickson, who is handling the investigation, said a person walked up to Usher, the two got into a confrontation and Usher was subsequently shot.
No one else was hurt, Dickson said.
Pending the ongoing investigation, investigators are unable to provide a description of the shooter.
Currently, no arrests have been made in connection with the case.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Det. Dickson or L. Heiztman at (213) 485-1383. Those wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.]
— Sarah Ardalani
- Neighborhood: Baldwin Hills/Crenshaw
- Age: 30
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Gunshot
- Day of the week: Saturday
- Agency: LAPD Criminal Gang Homicide
- Race/Ethnicity: Black
- Crime scene: Public place
47 reader comments about Marlon Usher
RIP cousin you are definately in a better place now. Watch over us as we continue in our journey here on earth.
June 14, 2010 at 6:51 p.m.
Like many others, i would never want to visit Los Angeles due to the ridiculous murder rate over there. It's enough to put off anyone.
June 15, 2010 at 8:25 a.m.
— PabloUK ...... many parts of LA have homicide rates that are lower than parts of the UK.
And if you avoid a few well defined area's (which you would have no reason to go to anyway) then you would have little to fear.
June 15, 2010 at 10:44 a.m.
Hi PabloUK,
I promise there are many people who've lived here happily for years without being shot at, stabbed, or otherwise intimidated.
June 15, 2010 at 11:21 a.m.
Good guy at the wrong place at the wrong time!,keep your loved ones close even when times are rough,you never know what they are going through,much love marlo R.I.P, my prayers go out to the family.
June 15, 2010 at 11:46 a.m.
PabloUK - I'm sure the UK has areas worse than some of these L.A. areas with high crime rates. I've lived here 26 years, have had no problems other than a couple of high school fights. I love Los Angeles, and I wouldn't leave it for anything. Most of the areas mentioned here a gang-infested, crime riddened and poverty-level income. All you have to do is stay away from these areas. There's nothing of importance in many of them anyway, unless you're dying to see the Watts Towers!!
June 15, 2010 at 12:03 p.m.
We will miss you! My heart hurts for your daughter and sons left behind! I know you are their guardian angel now and through your family they will know how much their daddy loves them! RIP Marlon :'(
June 15, 2010 at 12:15 p.m.
1ST.thing I want to say is Marlon we luv u I pray god blesses u & your family we we grew up together like brothers I was called at work & told the bad news i lost a piece of myselfF me brother but god called your number im asking you to watch over me your kids & your family bro.
June 15, 2010 at 12:47 p.m.
Marlon we love you sooooo much wish this was a dream but you are in a better place it won't be the same tho without you at our parties.But I know you will live through your kids and Coco and mom's. I keep calling your voice mail just to hear your voice it's just davasting that someone so ignorant can just take a life away like that you was always laid back and never was disrespectful towards me and I love you for that. Every time I invited you to an event u always came and supported us. When I didn't feel like taking my kids to school you was always there and I would drop off Paris. I can go on and on with memories I love you so much and I pray that you rest in peace and justice will be served.
June 15, 2010 at 1:20 p.m.
Meck,
How dare you insult any part of LA, just because a lot of shootings take place in some area's more than others does not mean there is nothing there, we have museums in "that area" and colleges too so watch your mouth
June 15, 2010 at 2:48 p.m.
— Weezy, facts are facts. Most of the area's where the most homicides occur, do not have museums or points of interest.
June 15, 2010 at 4:38 p.m.
Weezy - Sorry if you feel insulted. I think I speak for the majority of the people that don't want trouble, when I said stay away from those high-crime areas if you want to live. I personally would not go to a museum or attend a college out of Compton or South Central, even if they were holding the Mona Lisa there!!!
June 15, 2010 at 5:12 p.m.
did marlon go to cienega elementry on adams blvd
June 15, 2010 at 8:07 p.m.
There's crime where ever you go, you can't run from it but you can try to avoid situations where ever you are. The bottom line is that a young MAN a father, son, and brother lost his life and my heart goes out to his family. My deepest sympathy goes out to the family and I pray that justice is served.
June 16, 2010 at 9:40 a.m.
Unfortunately, there is crime everywhere around the world, that's inevitible. The truth, however, is that the US ranks 4th in the world in Murders with firearms. That's a proven statistic ---> http://www.nationmaster.com/graph/cri_mur_wit_fir-crime-murders-with-firearms
June 16, 2010 at 10:58 a.m.
To my cousin may your soul rest in peace.
June 16, 2010 at 2:47 p.m.
Marlon sweetie I will always remember you being our little shadow, if you couldn't go Dee couldn't go :) you ran back and told everything that happened. I'm so sorry this had to happen to a wonderful and special person. You mean alot to a bunch of us, and always will. You are resting now and keeping an eye on all of us now. We will make sure mom, the children, Dee and family are taken care of, don't worry cousin just rest and smile down on all of us. I love you Marlon and will see you again...kiss Aunt Greta too for me cause I know you with her right now :)
June 16, 2010 at 6:06 p.m.
@ Chris- yes Marlon did go to Cienega elementary and on to Webster, L.A., Then Pali
June 16, 2010 at 6:10 p.m.
r.i.p marlon i cant express the feeling of loosing a friend that i have known from 1st grade i extend my prayers to the family may god be with you. can we stay posted on the service date if anyone has info i will offer my email address privately thank you
i would love to pay my respects
June 17, 2010 at 10:31 p.m.
Hey Baby... I know you are looking down on us now... we had so so many plans for the future that was going to last a life time but God asked you home sooner than we expected... I know you are still here living through our kids... I love you so much always have and always will... Rest In Peace Baby...
Your Buttercup Forever,
Nichole
June 18, 2010 at 10:40 a.m.
Hey Marlon,
I know your in a better place. God will continue to look over your princess and princes. We love and miss you in Belize too. We feel better now that we have our own guardian angel looking over us
Love, your cousin
Esther
June 18, 2010 at 4:41 p.m.
dude must've been a Lover. Look at all the females saying farewell. I know this man has 10 or 15 siblings-easily.
June 19, 2010 at 1:53 p.m.
I wanted to address Coco. Hey, this is Wade, Marlo's ( light-skinned) homie. If you recall, Marlon came with the night he met you. So I have a been wanting to speak with you. I was in total disbelief at this news. I heard at 11:30 am Saturday and was on the scene within an hour. I talked to the news and I made that photo of him that was left and the red and white candles. I may have some more info for you. Please contact me dub_lecherous at yah oo.
June 20, 2010 at 10:29 p.m.
Not Belizean Marlon, who's aunts have a restaurant on Western? :(
June 21, 2010 at 3:51 p.m.
Marlon R.I.P. Most do not know, but we have lost a decent, honest, caring , loving and please do not leave out classy man. The news said, there was some girls,where are they? Were they found? It was also said he was left there dead a lot of unanswered questions ? To the family my blessings go out to them.
June 22, 2010 at 6:26 a.m.
R.I.P Marlon.
@Wade, holla at me. big_midnite at yahoo
June 22, 2010 at 2 p.m.
can someone please confirm if this is belizean Marlon that lived on the west side near la cienega about 15 years ago and aunt owns a restaurant on western in LA
June 25, 2010 at 4:27 p.m.
you are right i am 20 and i was born in l.a. it is one of the worst places in the country it is cool places out here but the only thing really poppin out here is genocide...you see the numbers
July 13, 2010 at 2:10 a.m.
who cares the focus should be on marlon not what people feel how this country is violent. FIND HIS KILLER that's news and that's the real. his woman is crying, his mother cries ,his children cries and YOU are worried about other things on this BLOG write that S..... somewhere else. we over here hurt......FAMILY BE STRONG AND MARLON R.I.P. GONE TO SOON
July 13, 2010 at 9:47 a.m.
Marlon and me went to cienega ele together. I known Marlon since we were about 6. It HURTS LIKE HELL. Me and marlo works in construction in 08 at the bel-air middle school. I hadnt seen him since 01 and it felt good to see him as a carpenter like me. He was already 6th stage apprentice at the time i was just 2nd stage apprentice. Working and hanging out with a childhood friend was a blessing from god to have him help me out and show me the ropes of metal stud framing, and just the way things can go smooth in construction if u listen and follow the steps needed to complete a task fast and efficient. I miss him
Aug. 1, 2010 at 8:43 a.m.
It has been 53 days since we lost someone very dear to us, Marlon Usher. Has anyone heard of any updates on the investigation? To the family remain strong because many prayers has gone out to the Lord Almighty. And for the reviewer of this site, do you know anything to bring us up to date? Did those women they were with were ever found? I will continue to pray that justice is done.......Rest in Enternal Peace Marlon........You are loved and missed by family and friends....Gone To Soon........
Aug. 4, 2010 at 7:51 a.m.
I Can't believe the homie Marlon is gone. We went to computer school together. We used to walk to his apartment where he lived with his Mom. He was saving his money to buy a car, He finally got His Lincoln Town Car, all white! He was rolling! When my car broke down on the freeway I called Marlon and he was there for me In a flash! RIP Homie, Jehovah has promised, You will Live again in Paradise.
Matt
Aug. 17, 2010 at 8:52 p.m.
Marlo- my prayers go out to your girl, your kids, moms and the rest of your family. We go way back to jr high, my first homie back at Webster. We been down ever since. Im sorry I wasnt there that night to have your back.
Does anyone have contact info for his mom?
Let me know 323 842 5992
Aug. 31, 2010 at 1:25 p.m.
It's sad to know that Marlon was killed and to date no leads or even a description of his killer. Wasn't there someone with him? If so, why aren't they helping? Is Marlon just gonna be No. 134 killed and that's that! I guess it's just like being killed here in Belize and getting no JUSTICE!
Sept. 22, 2010 at 10:25 a.m.
monitors can you pls give us an update on the murder of marlon usher? we, his family and friend miss him dearly. we are praying that justice is served, so again pls update us again.....GONE TO SOON!!!
Nov. 27, 2010 at 1:19 a.m.
RIP Marlon they finally got fools I heard.
July 8, 2011 at 8:07 p.m.
monitors! has there been any updates or arrest on our beloved Marlon, (affectional known as marlo) murder. it has been 13 months to this date.PLS update us.......GONE TO SOON!!!!!!!
July 12, 2011 at 3:12 p.m.
— friend
Can you give us an update on the suspects?
July 13, 2011 at 9:28 a.m.
The police is keeping the suspects names confidential until their trial.
July 13, 2011 at 5:06 p.m.
— friend
Thanks. Keep us posted.
July 14, 2011 at 10:55 a.m.
**Cousin**
Was hoping to find some latest news updates on these fools they supposedly caught for my cousins' murder. If anyone knows a link; if there is any, please let me know. For finally there seems to be some light on my cousins' case, and let's hope these fools don't get off that easily.
Andrea
Aug. 15, 2011 at 10:52 a.m.
This is Marlon's sister, I am touched & very heartfelt to have read all these messages about him. I heard about it but was to emotional to get to this point & even though its almost a yr & a half later, I still cant hold back the tears but he's almost @complete rest. On June 18th 2011, Det. Dickson & Det. Heitzman made an arrest of the 3 young men responsible for Our Marlon's death. They all been charged with 1st degree murder & on $2 million $bail(each). The trail starts on Dec 15th @ 9am in div30 on the 5th floor @ The Criminal Courts building downtown LA. Thank You all for the love & concern.
The Usher/James Family.
Dec. 6, 2011 at 9:39 p.m.
— Dee; I hope you keep us posted on the progress of the trial.
Dec. 7, 2011 at 11:08 p.m.
I sure will & every court date after. We kept his Face Book page open & Your all welcomed.
Dec. 9, 2011 at 9 a.m.
— Weezy, facts are facts. Most of the area's where the most homicides occur, do not have museums or points of interest."...Syscom3 check your facts and you will see that there are many points of interest in cities with high crine rates...Actually one such historical landmark is George Bush Sr. address as a kid...It's actually in the city of COmpton on Santa Fe...Long Beach is filled with tons of historical landmarks as well...They have a museum that tells all about the makeup of the city...You wouldn't know because you dont do work in these cities and its probably because you are afraid....You constantly speak on things you have no idea about...Yes there is crime in these cities but there is also crine elsewhere...Here's an interesting fact...IN suburbs when there is murder they come in packs because most are mental health related and it usually a family member killing the entire family...THis is on the rise and we are starting to see more of this in the news... The L.A tar pits area is infested with gangs but people still go there to visit...The museum by USC right in the heart of gangs is a big attraction...Stop being a tunnel vision idiot and get to know your state before you put out incorrect statements...You know in my field we have what we call misdiagnosis...thats what you do on this HR....do some more studying before you comment please...BTW the Watts Towers is a big attraction for photography students from all over...thats a fact!!!!
Dec. 9, 2011 at 11:23 a.m.
The trail date had to be changed to the 20th of this month. One of the Lead Detectives were on Vacation. I will continue with the trail Information & upcoming dates.
Dec. 17, 2011 at 1:44 a.m.
Papers had to be refiled against the 3 Guys held on Our Marlon's Murder charge, next court date is on January 3rd. Same time, Same place.
Dec. 22, 2011 at 3:08 p.m.
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