Homicide Report > Michael Randolph, 46
Michael Randolph, 46
Died Jan. 31, 2011
Michael Randolph, a 46-year-old black man, was fatally shot Monday, Jan. 31, in the 200 block of West Imperial Highway in Broadway-Manchester, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
LAPD Criminal Gang & Homicide Det. Scott Smith said Randolph was shot while in his car about 8:20 p.m. The vehicle crashed into a liquor store and the owner notified police.
Paramedics arrived and Randolph was taken to Harbor-UCLA Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. According to coroner's records, he was shot several times.
Investigators believe the shooting was a drive-by, however authorities do not have a description of the shooter or getaway vehicle. Smith said Randolph was a documented gang member and authorities believe the shooting was gang-related.
Anyone with information about the death of Michael Randolph is asked to contact Det. William Ritch or G. Bejar at (213) 485-4341. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.
— Sarah Ardalani
- Neighborhood: Broadway-Manchester
- Age: 46
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Gunshot
- Day of the week: Monday
- Agency: LAPD Criminal Gang Homicide
- Race/Ethnicity: Black
- Circumstance: Drive-by
- Crime scene: Moving vehicle
21 reader comments about Michael Randolph
Roach I miss you, when I got the news it was a ache to the heart, I pray on my knees this person is caught and justice served. I am glad I had the chance of speaking to you after so many years when you was with you cousins last year. I can remember the way you always smiles they way you use to stand grab your pants and whistle at the women!! LOL 70's, 80's and 90's are gone but I still have my memories.
REST IN PEACE. I LOVE YOU.
My GOD BLESS and give family strength, your sis/bro that I went to school with your kids, grands and mom.
Feb. 8, 2011 at 10:51 a.m.
man we got to get our selfs together and stop going out like this,your in peace now my friend but i fear for the rest of the homeys thats left here DAM!
Feb. 8, 2011 at 10:54 a.m.
So thats why all them flowers were in front of the liquor store. I go there for fish on fridays and that area has always been a hot spot. R.I.P reguardless to the fallen brother...
Feb. 8, 2011 at 11:29 a.m.
Dear Smokey,
I remember every time we would talk first thing you would say"what it do boo" :) I would always call you my gangsta guardian angel, and me and you had some good times. and you will truly be missed. There will never be another Smokey...
Smooches,
Your boo
Feb. 8, 2011 at 1:56 p.m.
46 years old and still involved with gangs. You would think he would have matured a bit as he got older.
Feb. 8, 2011 at 2:30 p.m.
@SYSCOM3,first of all no matter how he lived his life, you tell me who have the right to gun this man down they way they did...i FEEl sorry for you if this ever happen to YOUR dad,uncle cousin,sister,mom or dad or a close friend.....
Keep the Peace
Feb. 8, 2011 at 5:59 p.m.
If I never met you, I wouldn't like you. If I didn't like you, I wouldn't love you. If I didn't love you, I wouldn't miss you. But I did, I do, and I will.
R.I.P. Smokey...
Feb. 8, 2011 at 6:04 p.m.
Even if he wasn't an active gang member, things he did in his past caught up with him. Karma!
Feb. 8, 2011 at 6:40 p.m.
Smokey was my best friend. The most important thing to him was his kids. He made me feel special and loved. Michael had grown into a wise man. He just wanted to live and be a good father to his kids. I will not say good bye because he will live on in my heart and the memories we share. I can see his smile, his chocolate skin and big brown eyes. I can even hear him singing the songs we used to sing together. I was special to you and you were special to me. I am blessed to have been a part of his life. He will never be forgotten.
From your green eyez boo You,
I will love you forever
Feb. 8, 2011 at 11:35 p.m.
Mike I will forever miss you.
Damn this hurts. Rest in peace friend I luv ya
Feb. 9, 2011 at 12:11 p.m.
It's so hard to say goodbye.....
R.I.P.
Lady bug
Feb. 9, 2011 at 9:48 p.m.
I still can't believe you're gone. I check my phone a thousand times a day wishing you were calling.Your last words to me were" Baby I love you and I promise we will be together everyday"about a hour later you were gone. I wonder if I had called when I said I would,I wonder if I had come when you asked me to would you still be here?? I miss you more than words can say. We had so many plans, our lives were just getting on track.We had so many good times. I rushed to you everyday when I got off work because I knew we were going to have fun. I miss our weekend get aways and so many other things. You said you would be my husband and now you're gone. I feel like my life ended with yours. I visit your grave everyday, I will keep your memory alive. You will forever be in my heart.
March 7, 2011 at 3:31 p.m.
love you smokey and will never 4get babe ......
R.I.P
SMOKEY
YOUR HONEY
March 28, 2011 at 8:36 p.m.
Always love u baby .. i miss u so much its so hard to say goodbye.
March 29, 2011 at 9:37 a.m.
Baby It's been 2 months since you left me and it still feels the same way as when the doctor said those unbelievable words on that horrible night. I can still see her face and it haunts me sometimes. I still visit you everyday. All your things are still in my car the way you left them.I won't dare move them. The drivers seat is still the way you left it. I wear your jacket often. I still have some of your clothes from our last get away. I miss you so much.I will never be the same.
March 31, 2011 at 3:53 p.m.
Let me first start off like this: I didnt know my guy to be a gang member he was smarter than that. Hes Gods child first his Mother Son and his Childrens Father so stop sayin he was a gang member. Man, we miss you we were talkin bout you just yesterday, I still cant believe your in Heaven now.
You are truly missed..... R.I.P. Smokey
July 8, 2011 at 3:31 a.m.
It's almost 1 year since that terrible night you left us, yet the hurt feels the same as day 1. Me and your brother were at your grave a couple of days ago still in disbelief. So many of your friends have passed on since you left, hopefully they made it to heaven with you. I still keep in touch with many of your friends that your introduced to me. They still call me your wife :). I miss you Michael and you will live in my heart forever...... My first, My last, My everything.
Jan. 5, 2012 at 6:47 a.m.
At work thinking of you, some of those ppl we have, had over there. Tho we all had a good raising, strong families, mothers of GOLD.
Man it's hard to believe, how many ppl we have lost. There is not many ppl who have past over there that has touched in a hard way as it did you, Termite and Bam. I still think of you all and I was reading the posts and i was no longer sad, I can hear that whistle you had, (I smiled) all the guys had that whistle, yours was unique because you was a fly ass dresser and was always trying whistle at some girl, would whistle and say HEY GIRL so sauve. LOL. You was always cool and respectful, had a stand and mac that no man who duplicate and always smiled, Can't say I ever seen you angry. Glad I did have a nice conversation of old times when you was in lancaster or palmdale at your cousins. You are/were like a older brother to me. You are missed and thought about more than you and others you know. I hurt and cry from a distance. LOVE YOU BRO
Jan. 20, 2012 at 10:23 a.m.
Tomorrow is the anniversary of the worse day of my life. The pain was so unbearable I wanted to go with you. I know it's been only you that has kept me sane. Everyone is expecting me to have a really bad day tomorrow, but I told them that you would comfort me and keep me calm like you did when this first happened. I remember driving to work screaming and cyring at the top of my voice and I would say "Michael please help me, calm me down" and I would feel peace immediately. I love you baby and that will never die. I am and will always be yours.
Jan. 30, 2012 at 8:23 a.m.
Baby,
It's so hard being here without you, life sucks!! People keep telling me that it'll get better, but I don't see it. It feels the same. I miss and think of you all day everyday. It's almost time for your birthday again, this will be the 2nd one since you've been gone. I remember it was your birthday when we got back together after 30 years of being apart. Thank you for sharing your last days with me, they were the best days of my life. Until we meet again my love........
March 2, 2012 at 1:11 p.m.
Baby, I miss you so much. This pain will never end. I'll be glad when we meet again.I'ts taking way too long =(
Last Love
April 2, 2012 at 12:18 p.m.
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