Roy Love, 31

Died Jan. 25, 2012

Roy Love, a 31-year-old black man, died Wednesday, Jan. 25, eight days after he was shot in the 6300 block of Raymond Avenue in Vermont-Slauson, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Officers responded to a 911 call about a shooting Jan. 17 about 3:45 a.m., said LAPD Criminal Gang and Homicide Det. L. Doster, who is handling the case.

When authorities arrived, they found Love injured in the driver's seat of a parked vehicle, Doster said. The victim was taken to California Hospital Medical Center, where he remained until his death Jan. 25.

According to coroner's records, Love died from a single gunshot wound to the head.

Doster said the incident was a walk-up shooting, however it did not appear to be gang-related.

Investigators described the shooter as a male black. No arrests have been made in connection with the case.

Anyone with information about the death of Roy Love or the identity of the shooter is asked to contact Det. Doster at (213) 485-1383 or (213) 290-2187. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

— Los Angeles Times