Homicide Report > Quincy Tillett, 18
Quincy Tillett, 18
Died March 7, 2010 at 12:22 a.m.
Quincy Tillett, an 18-year-old black man, was shot Sunday, March 7, in the 13000 block of Kornblum Avenue in Hawthorne and died early the next morning, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Witnesses told authorities that they heard two men arguing about 11:35 p.m., then heard gunshots. Police responding to a call found Tillett with a gunshot wound, said Ed Winter, a spokesman for the coroner's office.
Tillett was taken to a hospital in Inglewood, where he was pronounced dead Sunday at 12:22 a.m., Winter said.
— Sarah Ardalani
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74 reader comments about Quincy Tillett
It's sad that you are gone...i didn't not know you personally but you were a big part of my sister Tiffany's life. May you rest in peace qui qui as my sis would call you. I wish all this gang violence would stop...you didnt deserve to die like this.
March 8, 2010 at 6:48 p.m.
Man its crazy because I was just over your house not to long ago for my senior d-day,in the front having fun laughing and just being super goofy and now your gone. I don`t really know what to say but the little time I did know you it was cool. May your soul rest in peace and please watch over Ross.
March 8, 2010 at 9:51 p.m.
Rest in peace Quincy. It seem like just yesterday, me and Ross was over your house for my senior d-day. Ross especially is missing you soo much, and I tell him everyday I bet he's looking down on you from heaven & is missing you just as much! I hate that this happened, You didn't deserve this at all!!!! May God watch over you. Love Ayanna.
March 8, 2010 at 9:55 p.m.
I still cant believe that you are gone, me and passionae was just talking about you and how funny you were n 9th grade n how you always keep us laughing. How Mr. Pringle used to always tell you in bible class to tuck your shirt in and put your tie on. Rest in Peace and you will never be forgotten. i will miss you dearly
March 8, 2010 at 10:04 p.m.
Aww quincy this is so sad. =/ i'm never going to forget you and how much you used annoy me throwing papers at me and making me laugh. rest in peace q-tip! watch over all of us
Class of 2005
March 8, 2010 at 11:53 p.m.
To my main man Q...dude it was like yesterday we was actin like foos in middle school. Time just passes us by. Wish this was all just a dream.
May god bless you and your family and the 18 years you spent on this earth. May you live a more peaceful life up above. With much love and all the respect in the world yo boi benjamin. Class of 05! R.I.P. Q-tip.......
March 9, 2010 at 9:14 a.m.
to quincy, i remember that one time in third grade fondly where we had created budimon. it is such a shame you went too soon. may you be at eternal peace. i will keep you and your family in may prayers. dont worry, we will live life to the fullest especially for you. c/o 2005.
March 9, 2010 at 11:26 a.m.
We have to stop the senseless killing of each other. Life is too short as it is. No sense in making it any shorter.
March 9, 2010 at 1:32 p.m.
I will always remember the times Quincy made me laugh and that he was there when I needed a friend...since we were in second grade his smile lightened up the day...he will always be in my heart as my greatest friend.
March 9, 2010 at 5:21 p.m.
'The Good Die Young', I Love You Cousin! We Will Have To Reunite One Day,So Until Then...I'm Rockin For You Here Until We Can Rock Together Once Again!!
Quincy 'Q' Banner-Tillett, You Will Be Missed Greatly By Many Love One!!!
March 9, 2010 at 5:30 p.m.
t feels like yesterday that we graduated 8th grade. We weren't best friends, but you were one of the nicest people in our class. I remember you told these kids they were being mean when they were making fun of me. Not that many kids knew how to stand up for each other like that. You were a funny, sweet, and charming boy. And I'm sure you left this world a better man. RIP Quincy Tillet ♥ We all love and miss you
March 9, 2010 at 7:39 p.m.
Deepest Sympathy to the entire Banner and Tillett family, we are all saddened by the loss of your beloved son who is gone way too soon. We cannot imagine the terrible pain and suffering everyone is going through at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, may God provide you the comfort you will need to get through this...The Sutherlands
March 9, 2010 at 8:51 p.m.
To the Banner and Tillett family. We are saddened to hear about the loss of your dear son Quincy. May God bless and be with you all during this difficult time.
March 9, 2010 at 10:20 p.m.
DIDN'T KNOW THIS YOUNG MAN AT ALL,BUT MY HEART GOES OUT TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHO HAVE LOST HIM. I PRAY THAT THESE SENSELESS MURDERS WILL STOP.TO THE MURDERER IT ONLY SHOWS WHAT A BIG COWARD YOU ARE.
March 10, 2010 at 12:36 a.m.
Quincy. I will always remember the laughs we had at St. Joseph. No one deserves to die the way he did. I will miss you Quincy. -Erika
March 10, 2010 at 7:32 a.m.
So many comments.. seems was a good kid.. cowards!
March 10, 2010 at 10:49 a.m.
Quincy. still trying to grasp that you're gone man. I still remember the St. joseph days when all of us use to hang out and act a fool. But I know you looking down on me family. I'm going to miss you Q.. Gone but never forgotten
March 10, 2010 at 8:38 p.m.
Quincy ! I still can't believe this is all happened ' i'll never forget all those days you made me laugh . All the school days picking on eachother . I first met you through a close friend and a boyfriend and before we knew it, you were a great friend ! You knew how to make people laugh and smile . Your smile was beautiful, your personallity was one of a kind . This isn't a goodbye, i know I'll see you again, in a better place! Your missed my many and you'll never be forgotten<3 R.I.P. Quincy!<3
March 10, 2010 at 9 p.m.
It's a shame you left so soon Quincy. I will always remember you, your laughs, and the fun times at St. Josephs. Thank you for being so nice. May you rest in eternal peace.
March 10, 2010 at 9:58 p.m.
Damn bro.. you cant even imagine how I feel right now. I cant even believe this actually happened .. i miss you so much man.. ma heart broke when i heard the news..I wish I could have protected you.. I know your in a better place dow.. watching over me .. chillin wit D white..lol but i love you man & i cant wait to see you again.. your Big Bro Ross...
March 11, 2010 at 9:37 a.m.
Yo dawg, I be missin' ya'll. Q-Man!! I be missin' those days when we be up in class and drinkin' dat Old English and stuff. RIP.
March 11, 2010 at 10:35 a.m.
God know why you are away from us so early, I cannot begin to say how much I am sadden about your passing. I can only live by the good memories we had together. I enjoyed spending time with you here in Belize. I remember one summer we ate so many mongoes until your stomach hurt. Quincy was comical,handsome and reserved. He is loved and missed by many......don't worry family and friends those idiots who killed my lil cuz the Lord in heaven will deal with them.
March 11, 2010 at 1:21 p.m.
RIP i didnt know you and i dont even live in LA but its messed up when things like that happen, no matter what ya do in your life you dont deserve to die..but that aint how thing is in the streetz..it wrong to say but really u gotta be strapped to not be an inocent victim, ya life is the most important thing you have.,..
March 11, 2010 at 2:17 p.m.
I love my nephew so much like i do all my nieces an nephews and it pains my heart to watch Quincy go down... I know exactly all about who Quicy really was..... Quiet, soft spoken, shy yet brave, polite, mannerly, humble, loving and spoil with Love... any actions of his outside these qualities he so deeply posess was just a stage to face the evils of this wicked world. When it seem impossible to avoid satan and his powers to steal , kill and destroy... I am soooo sorry I am sooo far away during his crucial teenage years... but God sees from above and knows all our hearts I am believing that my nephew Quincy had just enough time to ask God's forgiveness into his kingdom as he definately knew God. For the others, please don't allow the enemy to catch u off guard put on your watch and reseved yourself for God's kingdom. Jesus says "remain in me and I will remain in you." I love u and its hard to come to this painful bump but with God's continue grace we will gain strength from this and become more affirm and put God's powerful words into action for his glory.
March 11, 2010 at 2:28 p.m.
I didn't even know you but I know your brother Ross A.K.A Rosser, I feel the pain I had a cousin that was shot in 2002 for nothing. This is senseless and I wish that people would stop this madness...... rest in peace, I'm sure you're with the angels right now.
March 11, 2010 at 2:43 p.m.
Poor baby. Rest In Peace.
March 11, 2010 at 3:53 p.m.
wow u were a funny dude quincy i still remeber you a craig... well rip quincy
March 11, 2010 at 4:12 p.m.
Javari Beltrain, did you mean to say that you were drinking booze in class?
March 11, 2010 at 4:38 p.m.
I can't come to understand this ma mind seems to be in little pieces, its like man i remember when we 1st start talking you was the funniest person,yo smiled made my day i remember being outside with you and ross just crackin jokes mann outta all the people in the world it had to be you,the sweet'est, quiet boy i know ,ima miss you and so will beads you knw "hit them lights whitechocolate" lol man its breakin my heart everyday just to be reminded that i will no longer be blessed with your presence,you was the best boy in my life ily quincy rest peacefully:-*
March 11, 2010 at 5:15 p.m.
My prayers to the Tillet family...it saddens me to hear about his loss...he is in a better place. Quincy Tillet you will be missed
Sincerely,
Katherine M.
March 11, 2010 at 8:03 p.m.
well where do I start.? you'll forever be missed now seeing your brother, Ross won't be the same cause everytime I saw you he was right by your side. to know the kind heart you had it sucks to know your gone. it never crossed my mind that you could actually go since you had so much to live for. my blessings go out to Ross & your family. see you soon kid ! & keep smiling. <33
March 11, 2010 at 10:46 p.m.
quincy i know your in a better place now, your time came a little early but your memories live on. your in a better place now you dont have to deal with the struggles that we go through and follow this unfair system. I will always remember you.
Rest In Paradise.
March 12, 2010 at 11:04 a.m.
damn quincy it sucks that ur gone man.. i only knew u for a little bit but u were cool peeps. its hard to see a homie die it sucks a lot. u backed me up a lot and i appreciate it g.. rest in paradise. ur in a better place!
March 12, 2010 at 7:05 p.m.
R.I.P. Quincy, when my cousin called and told me the news I was devastated, I couldn't believe it. We were suppose to hang out, but we never got the chance to. It tears me up knowing that your life was taken at such a young age for no reason at all, but you're now in a better place sweetie. Watch over us all. :-*
March 12, 2010 at 9:31 p.m.
Damn man. I still cant believe the news..
one of the most down to earth people i know. we hada buncha good times homie..
I'll always remember you Q
Rest.In.Paradise
March 13, 2010 at 11:18 a.m.
so i had to say goodbye today and it hurted like hell,you dont knw how hard it was to go look at u and knw tht your really gone no longer will i see tht beautiful smile or big head lol its hurting me like hell i wish u couldve made it threw this buh apparently god wanted his angel home all i ask is tht you watch over us down here I LOVE YOU Q.T. AND I MISS YOU BIG HEAD :-* for you are all i think about now buh all the if's in the world wont bring you back to us
March 13, 2010 at 3:21 p.m.
well it seems to me you did a great deal of making people laugh an smile i just want to say in the lil time that i did no you you did the same for me calling my phone an calling me donnika an realy get up set when i say this not donnika you mixed me an my sis up all the time an all i could say is quincy this is not donnika an we laughed an i would say quincy got to give me some money for this phone bill but enough of that i will say this its better to hold on to the memories then the fact that your no longer with us because if we held on to that would we have to push through our tough an bad days with out remembering your smile so i say to the good time an not to the bad rest in peace an ill be chillng with nikka makin sure she got her head on track but i no you will watch over ur family an the girl that shared your love the most donnika williams aka miz tillet
March 13, 2010 at 3:45 p.m.
mein...this world always leaves me puzzled ! dawm!All those good times will never fade my memory Q ... from lil babies to grown! iLove you Quince ... tears me up mein! iLove you cuz words cant express!you were suppose to come bk :'(
March 13, 2010 at 8:12 p.m.
i still cant believe yur gone. it feeels like last week wen i seeen yur buutt. hope yur having funn in heaven thoo <3 Rest In Paradisee...
March 14, 2010 at 9:15 p.m.
damn quincy i dont know what to say i jst found out u were gone on friday. its been hard knowin we all lost a homie. i wish ur time didnt hav to come so early but i guess god has bigger plans for u in heaven. hope ur livin it up in paradise!
Rest.In.Paridise.
March 14, 2010 at 10:53 p.m.
What can i say about Quincy? I remember when i met him through my daughter, he was soooo quiet & shy (much like my daughter) but very respectful of me whenever he came to visit her or when we visited his home, tall & handsome, intelligent, so full of life & always gave that charming half-smile of his and a hug whenever I would see him - i remember my daughter telling me they would hang out & watch Discovery channel at his house & converse afterwards...most teens could care less but they intrigued him. He loved & was protective of his mom...'his' Rose. :) I know many people loved & cared for him as did my daughter & I - she had just spent the day with him the day before & then he was gone...:(
Rose & Kelvin: as a parent my heart goes out to you, i cannot begin to imagine losing a child plucked away soooo soon...my family and I pray for you for strenth, courage, comfort & peace during this time and i was soooo encouraged to learn of Quincy accepting Christ and being baptized a short time ago. He will eternally be with the Lord, we may grieve now but joy comes in knowing he is in Gods hands... Love to all of you.
March 15, 2010 at 9:09 a.m.
neb Q i love you like a brother....imma miss how we was grew up together, you was apart of my family. We knew eachother since we was ten and kicced it tough.. I seen quincy an hour or 2 b4 he past an i feel like i cud of prevented sumetin from happenin..but you're in a better place thas hater an stress free. Love you, and see you in the next life. Love shalom an harrison
March 15, 2010 at 9:14 a.m.
what up dogg ? how yu been feelin/ my little homie ? say wazzup to Biggie and 2Pac ---know what I be sayin..
Peace
March 15, 2010 at 9:47 a.m.
Quincy Tillet R.I.P i know you are in a better place and God is with you.but Wow! It just seemed like yesterday i was with you : (.. Well you always had my heart and you seemed to always know : ) .. all i can remember is me being at your house and we would share some deep thoughts/conversations and sometimes it would be so unexpected but just knowing that you felt comfortable with me was a good feeling and your mom always saying how cute we were together and you always asking me "Am i getting bigger"< muscles because you were skinny haha.. and you calling me out of nowhere to ask me for $5 because you were rollin on e lol memories i will always remember and cherish them...I Love You Quincy you will always be missed
Mia Fagon
3/16/10
March 16, 2010 at 9:19 p.m.
I can't believe someone such as Quincy was ripped from this wonderful world of wonders. I may not hav been around 24/7 buh as a child my sister &I &my bestfriend valerie &her sis was always kikn it &mesn wit him we was all neighbors growin we wud always see him in his lil st joseph uniform comin home ha my sis &I used to jump the wall thru his yard to go next door &play wit his old dog symba &rose used to stop us &preach to us about the lord all the time haha man the good days of bein an innocent child I may hav left in 2oo5 buh every visit I came bak I always saw him ha wen I heard the news Sunday night I went crazy sad wit tears &anger &came from az to attend his funeral.. Quincy never judged anyone he was so kind &loving we all love &miss you kidd!!!!<3 I kno your wit god watchin over everyone..ha just liek wen you wer still here always helpin others...wish you was still here!! Rest In Peace Quincy &god bless friends family &loved ones...especially rose.. we will meet again
March 16, 2010 at 9:22 p.m.
man i remeber seeing you in church every sunday with yo mom and debony and how we use to dougie and everything afterwards man when i got news you died i was hurt it hit me real hard do to the fact we had or ups and downs but we always was koo even tho we didnt get along all the time you were like a brother to me ima miss you bro see you again someday
March 17, 2010 at 11 a.m.
Sorry it ended like this Quincy, I remember we used to go to Sunday School together. I hope they catch the coward who did this and that he suffers for his crime. RIP.
March 18, 2010 at 7:45 p.m.
Quincy...... I can't beliveve you're really gone.. for days.. for the weeks its been ive been in shock, thinking Ima catch you slipping on my block, driving, walking, whatever it is.. Or like the days you would take me to work in the morning and we'd chill.. I don't know why this had to happen to you out of all people, such a beautiful boy gone way to soon.. I know recently we hadn't hung out .. i regret not giving you a hug when i saw you.. the trippy part is I SAW YOU that saturday night.. i can't believe thats the last time i
ll ever see you for a long time but we will meet again, you will never be forgetten you are forever in my heart Quincy may you rest in peace.. im sorry I haven't got the time to go see your moms my bad.. look down on us Quincy and smile.. thanks for making it sunny these past days I was tired of the cold.. I miss you... RIP
March 23, 2010 at 1:39 p.m.
RIP
March 23, 2010 at 1:47 p.m.
R.I.P baby brother i will miss you dearly.still cant believe your gone but i know your in a better place..please watch over me and ross and your niece and nephews. love you
March 31, 2010 at 7:55 a.m.
First off I want to say Happy Birthday!!! and I miss you sooo much,there's not a day that goes by where I don't think about you or the night we met. Man I get so angry and sad knowing that this happened to you and that we never had the chance to hang out again.But I know you're in a better place and as long as I have my memory with you and remebering your smile I know I'll be okay..Rest In Peace sweetheart =*
April 6, 2010 at 5:14 p.m.
damn;; i dont even know where tooh start off . i love'd him, through the good &'n the bad . up tooh this day i still cry &'n ask god why did they have tooh take him ?! growing up w. him was the best part of my lifee ! i dont regret anything that i ever did w. him ! he was likee the 2nd half of meeh . me &'n him together was always trouble ! lol. if you knew me or quincy you would know that we always were together, on the outside we are cousins but we always'd called eachother brother and sister. all the nightss tht i snuck out w. quincy, its likee; i still cnt believe he's gone, it cant beeh ! thiss is crazy men! no matter what, Quincy was the only person tht i can call on for anything ! its hard tooh beeh w. out him after being w. him everyday ! I feel like i got a big hole in mah heart, i cnt even explain thiss . there's nothingg else that i can say ritee about now, so imma leave it at that. i lovee you always Quincy ! est. 4.6.1991-3.6.2010 [ i know that you are watching me, guide me in the right direction . save me a spot, cause in this is a crazy world we never know whose next]
your cus, Dev .
April 8, 2010 at 9:44 a.m.
im so hurt to here that your gone. You were so much fun together and im glad we had our chances together and wished it lasted longer. we even had the same birthday and that was always exciting for me =]. i know your doing better where you are and know we all love you.
April 18, 2010 at 1:53 p.m.
this is hard i miss you too much mane...q was more than a cousin to me he is bestfriend my brother and ma homie .it hurts not seeing or talking to you any more ....we had some fun times tho our summer started feb and end nov dam ma nigga u was ryte dat was the best summer u ever had..lifes a bitch homie....miss you quincy see you soon....
April 18, 2010 at 11:24 p.m.
wow..i just found out not to long ago about ur death :( it really shocked me..i never imagined something like this could happen to you..like everyone else has said you didn't deserve it but then again ur in a better place! it's funny because last month i was thinking about you and our years in st. Joes and then i found this out..you were trying to tell me something huh :) well hope all is well for u up there and hoping someday we'll meet again..RIP quincy
April 18, 2010 at 11:50 p.m.
damn Quincy..this is a trip, i didnt even know about your passing until very recently..and it's still hard to believe, but mayn i remember the good times we had back in hs!..you was a really good, humble dude..hold it down up there homie...much love and respect...
April 22, 2010 at 1:33 p.m.
i L0VE y0U QUiNCy..
UR STiLL HERE WITH ME i FEEL iT N y0U KN0W THAT ...
i MiSS y0U LiKE CRAZyy B0yy
i WiSH y0U THE BEST UP THERE H0PE 2 SEE y0U UP THERE S00N...
L0VE y0U B0Y ALWAy'Z N 4EVER UR GiRL HAPPyy....
HAPPy L0VE'Z ViLLiN
L0VE yANELLi
June 26, 2010 at 5:19 p.m.
this summer is boring with out u my fam i wish u were still here but at lease i got 2 know u and have some real jerkin times with u lol
Aug. 6, 2010 at 7:13 p.m.
rest in peace g
Oct. 18, 2010 at 11:27 a.m.
You were obviously LOVED by ALL.
You are one of thousands, Good, Promising Young men, cut
down by shaitan in the beginning
of their lives in this World.
GOD has a place for you.
Sending My Sympathy for your family left behind.
Oct. 18, 2010 at 5:02 p.m.
see you on another level ma nigga. were we both shining
Nov. 3, 2010 at 12:42 a.m.
Damm bRo I still can't belive that your longer with us, but the menories run threw my head all tha time jus kickin it to tha fullest me,you, Steven, Ross,Jas0n EP man thoose were tha days but thanks for being a real h0mie God is good. R.!.P. Quincy T. & FREE MY Br0 SHADoE!!!!!
Jan. 7, 2011 at 7:31 p.m.
where to start so its january 9th 2011 a new year.wow feels like this just happened today. your on my mind every second of the day. I go see you all the time in both places babe. come back to me plz.... :'( from little kids thinking were grown to adults. we watched eachother mature to the greatest people in hawthorne.(q:bbe u know we look bomb they all haters wifey: :) ily q) from the car to ur dads to ur casa to mine man soo many memories going threw my mind. words couldnt explain the pain that will remain. your my husband and that will remain you left me with your name.
i promise to keep everything up bbe. me and moms miss you. so many unspoken words. it just eats me up. but i know you know how much i love you. our last words let eachother know it was us against the world. but they are getting wat the deserve now. it wasnt ur time to go hubby and we all know that.
i love you quincy andrew tillett.
ps; i seen your new rm ;) :)
love; your "wifey" "lil boo" lol :)<3
[[I know your with me QT <3]]
Jan. 9, 2011 at 11 p.m.
I pray to god that one day il make it to where you are today in the skys up above with aall those who have past on into another place rest in peace
Feb. 3, 2011 at 11:33 a.m.
H.eye.p my boy villian..u gone buh never forgotten..eye know u livin fabulous in the H up above..wit the rest of the homiez..its ugly buh u in a better place now..till next time ese!!.stays up..ill pass by later n smoke a blunt!!
Feb. 17, 2011 at 2:12 p.m.
q what that sh*t do just passin threw to shout u out on ur anniversary ur last day on earth with us never forget u kuz
March 7, 2011 at 11:31 p.m.
damn kant belive it already a year and its almost ur birthday agin damn to have lived next to you so many years and have so many memorys its like it still feels unreal atfer i moved yu and ross moved into the big house with the pool i us to live in and yu toke over the room that was once mine haha i remeber the late night talks we use to have over the brick wall just looken at you have the biggest crush and went out for a while was something ill always remeber but still seenin yu as my best friend kicken it everyday was pretty chill and ill never forget growing up as kids i never knew some like this would have ever happen to yu well i miss yu and love yu alot well see yu soon!
March 11, 2011 at 2:06 p.m.
yo bday coming up bro u know we finna gets it crakn fo u og
April 5, 2011 at 8:34 a.m.
We Love You && Greatly Miss You :( It Was Great Knowing You For The Time That I Did, Kraze Misses You Likke Crazy He Talkks About You Everyday . You Were Like A Father To Him. Thinqs Arent The Same Without You :(
Rest In Peace ; Quincy Andrew Tillet
See You At The Crossroads ... <3
May 18, 2011 at 12:11 p.m.
i never met you quin but i feel you around me all the time espcially wen im not close to vanessa its like half your body comes with me and the other half is protecting her. You came over last night and you told us all our truths . I gotta say i reallly needed that. it was like a bigg ass reality check. you told me things ive never heard anyone says to me. you made me feel things ive never felt before . i felt your heart apon mine. they were beating as one. this is the second time you save me from death. this is the second time you pull apart from death. you are my angel. it just crazy cuz ive never met you. but i love you.
July 7, 2011 at 12:39 p.m.
this is evil my boy i miss u ...my birthday just passed i know if u were here it would of been turnt....i cant never forget u...i go to ur grave almost everyday since i been out...rest in peace quincy tillett..why u
July 27, 2011 at 11:47 p.m.
Damn man u treating me like your Lil Bro u protected me and taught me the game damn remembering when we were kids and it was your B-day you took me to the mall and bought me more stuff u bought yourself damn and as we got older we start doing bigger things I looked at you as a older bro and you looked at me as your lil bro damn we was tight like glue man sad u got to leave me bro always love and miss u stay by yo grave man im always by you bro like you was always by me much Loveeeeeeeee
Aug. 17, 2011 at 2:30 p.m.
Villin!!!hmu g see you soon ...hmu nigga
Aug. 29, 2011 at 10:05 a.m.
Happy 21st Birthday Queck. We think about you everyday.
April 6, 2012 at 11:59 p.m.
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