Homicide Report > Roy Shephard, 40
Roy Shephard, 40
Died June 9, 2012
Roy Shephard, a 40-year-old black man, died Saturday, June 9, hours after he was shot in the 1200 block of 121st Street in Willowbrook, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Deputies responded to a call of shots fired and a man down on June 8 about 9:43 p.m., officials said.
Authorities arrived and found the victim with several gunshot wounds. Paramedics were called and Shephard was taken to St. Francis Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 12:50 a.m.
Shephard appears to have been shot during a drive-by, officials said, although there is no vehicle description.
The shooting is believed to be gang-related. The victim had no gang affiliation.
Anyone with information about the killing is asked to contact Dets. Brown and Martinez at the sheriff's homicide bureau at (323) 890-5500. Those wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (222-8477).
— Los Angeles Times
- Neighborhood: Willowbrook
- Age: 40
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Gunshot
- Day of the week: Saturday
- Agency: LASD Homicide
- Race/Ethnicity: Black
- Circumstance: Drive-by
Four reader comments about Roy Shephard
Roy was my brother more than a friend and cowards took him away. He wasnt a banger just a cool cat trying to get his life together. Karma is a bitch and i promise, they will reap what they sow.
June 12, 2012 at 5:52 p.m.
Don't talk about it be about it rest in peace brotha
June 13, 2012 at 3:50 p.m.
Roy was an extremely close family friend. He was always nice and respectable. My prayers go out to his family and mine.
June 15, 2012 at 11:21 p.m.
Roy was my step dad married to my mom Mercey Shepard he was the only man I called dad we conversated from time to time but he was always at.work I wish he didn't go outside that night, how could you take a innocent mans life? He has kids!
June 16, 2012 at 7:07 p.m.
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