Homicide Report > Melvin Childs, 16
Melvin Childs, 16
Died July 7, 2011
Melvin Childs, a 16-year-old black teenager, died Thursday July 7, after his body was left at a fire station in the 2000 block of South Western Avenue in Harvard Heights, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Two men in their 20s dumped the wounded teen outside Fire Station 26 about 9:45 p.m., said Los Angeles Police Officer Christopher No.
Paramedics transported Childs, of Gardena, by ambulance to a local hospital, where he died from a single gunshot wound, No said. Coroner's records later showed the teenager had been shot several times in the back.
Homicide detectives are searching for the two men who dropped off the teen, and are seeking the public's help. "They left without identifying themselves," No said.
Anyone with information about the shooting or the whereabouts of the two young men may call Det. Herman Frettlohr at (213) 382-9470 or the department's 24-hour tip line at (877) LAPD-24-7.
— Ruben Vives
- Neighborhood: Harvard Heights
- Age: 16
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Gunshot
- Day of the week: Thursday
- Agency: LAPD Olympic
- Race/Ethnicity: Black
Four reader comments about Melvin Childs
He was A cool funny Guy who was planning on going back to school n start doing football again R.I.P Melvin Childs imma miss you big homie
July 27, 2011 at 2:51 a.m.
To the family, I am sorry for your loss and would also like to know is Melvin related to Davion Childs in anyway?
July 28, 2011 at 10:14 a.m.
i miss you ganstaa , everybody does.
Nov. 13, 2011 at 9:21 p.m.
Ima Miss Ma cuzzin :( R.I.P Brobro iLoveeyou
Jan. 5, 2012 at 1:04 p.m.
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