Homicide Report > Ronald Reeves, 45
Ronald Reeves, 45
Died Aug. 1, 2010
Ronald Reeves, a 45-year-old black man, was shot and killed Sunday, Aug. 1, in the 9500 block of Holmes Avenue in Watts, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Police said Reeves and three other people, two men and one woman, were standing on the street about 10 p.m. when a green Honda Accord approached them. Two men got out of the car and came toward the group, and one of the men opened fire with a rifle, said Deon Joseph, a spokesman for the Los Angeles Police Department.
The shooting victims were taken to Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. The 25-year-old woman was shot in her torso and legs, but her condition was unknown, Joseph said. Reeves died at the hospital, according to coroner's records.
Police said they did not know the motive behind the shootings.
— Kate Linthicum
13 reader comments about Ronald Reeves
My cousin was a person who had a patience for music and instruments, and played them very well.
Aug. 2, 2010 at 3:17 p.m.
Ronald Michael Reeves, Jr., best known as "Ron Ron" was born Feb. 1965 to Ronald Sr. and Loraine Reeves in Cleveland, Ohio.
He was an All-City Band major with a passion for music and vocal performance. He played several instruments and had the honor of marching in the Pasadena Rose Parade.
He graduated from David Starr Jordan High School.
Ron Ron was the eldest of 5 children, and he is survived by his mother, Loraine Reeves, father, Ronald Michael Reeves Sr. He is survived by his siblings Sean H. Harris, Stacey Wilder (nee Harris), Reginald L. Harris, and Jo Etta M. Harris.
His life was abruptly ended by being a bystander in what appeared to be a domestic dispute. The shooting culminated on his mother's front-lawn; the very lawn where he grew up on Holmes Avenue.
Aug. 2, 2010 at 8 p.m.
To my big cousin Ron Ron never thought we will be going thru this tragedy in our family.Jus sit n think n about the good times we had on Holmes when we were kids u will be missed but NEVER FORGOTEN. R.I.P cousin say hi 2 or grannys and Aunt Carrie Forever Love,Cousin Vette
Aug. 2, 2010 at 8:14 p.m.
This story personally hits me hard as well, because this same exact thing happened to me and my family in the Watts area, by three latino gang-members because the color of our skin, and we're not gang members or did we look, dress, or act in such a way to give that thought of being gang affiliated, we are Christians, so we really don't have time to be gang-banging; For what?; My life has really been torn apart because of their actions, but I don't blame all latinos, because the actions of these three, but I do support law enforcement aggressive round-up of these types of people that could target innocent people just because of their race, because if they were so big and bad it's realy not hard to find true gang members in the LA area to have their beef with instead of targeting innocent people that have nothing to do with gangs.
Aug. 3, 2010 at 7:52 a.m.
I am sad to read this post~ this young man seemed to have so much ahead of him. I wish his family the blessings of God and the peace of his angels.
Aug. 3, 2010 at 9:14 a.m.
Ron-Ron, my friend...you will be missed so very much. I will always remember your piano playing, and your laughter. To every family member and friend, I am extremely sorry for your loss and I am deeply saddened. It truly breaks my heart. God bless you all. Big hugs.
Aug. 3, 2010 at 12:55 p.m.
Ron was one of the 2 neighbors that were able to maintain Holmes Ave he never bother nobody he always mined his own business,he'll sit on his porch and he would talk to everybody even if he did'nt know you he would make convesation with you and thats just the type of person he was and I guess that's what got him killed his kind heart and the friendship he had with neighbors.Holmes Ave was a beauriful place to live when I first moved there in"1995" from "1997" until now I've never seen or heard of so many killing's on one block,I finally moved in 2002 and it's still going on..What I don't inderstand is why does L.A.P.D let it continue happing if they know what goes on there..
Aug. 3, 2010 at 1:54 p.m.
I am still in shock I used to live next door to the Reeves Family on Holmes Ave with My Grandmommy. Although I was really young and it has been a while since I saw any of them. I am still deeply sadden by this! My Condolence and love as well as prayer goes to the family! Always in my thoughts ~~LIL Monique! ~~
Aug. 3, 2010 at 6:48 p.m.
My prayers go out to the family. I know just how it feels to lose a child and there's know words that can heal the pain that a mother feels.
Aug. 3, 2010 at 9:54 p.m.
rip
Aug. 4, 2010 at 9:32 a.m.
I know how hard it is to lose a sibling and mom know how hard it is to lose a son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We love you all and we are here for you. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you. Ron Ron will be missed. Todd will watch out for him.
Aug. 4, 2010 at 11:38 p.m.
We'll Miss You Bam,I'm Glad I Got A Chance To See You When You Visited In Nov 2009 I Never Would Have Thought This Type Of Violence Would Ever Happen To Such A Gentle Giant,You Never Had A Bad Word To Say About Anyone.I Will Definately Miss Your Smothered Steakums.We Love You And Miss You,You Will Never Be Forgotten..Norman Donaldson & Family
Aug. 14, 2010 at 12:19 a.m.
Man, i just found out that ron ron was gone. He was my boyfriend once upon a time and im so so sorry to hear this happend to him. may god bless his family and friends and i will miss him. i love you ron ron
March 11, 2011 at 11:06 p.m.
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