Homicide Report > Taishawn Wallace, 30
Taishawn Wallace, 30
Died April 6, 2010 at 12:06 a.m.
Taishawn Wallace, a 30-year-old black man, died Tuesday, April 6, shortly after he was shot in the 5100 block of South Broadway in South Park, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
"He was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time," said Det. Kelle Baitx of the LAPD Newton Division.
Baitx said investigators believe the shooting was gang-related, although Wallace was not a gang member. The incident may have been a case of mistaken identity.
Wallace was discovered with multiple gunshot wounds after authorities were alerted of a car crash late Monday. When they arrived at the location about 11:30 p.m., they found him mortally wounded in the driver's seat of the car. There were no passengers in the car, Baitx said.
Wallace was taken to California Medical Center where he died at 12:06 a.m. Tuesday, according to coroner's records.
There were no witnesses to the shooting, and investigators do not have any suspects at this time.
Anyone with information about the death of Taishawn Wallace is asked to call the LAPD Newton Division at (323) 846-6556. Tipsters wishing to remain anonymous should call Crimestoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (800) 222-8477.
— Sarah Ardalani


25 reader comments about Taishawn Wallace
Rest In peAcE... We will miss u... My prayers r with the family..
April 12, 2010 at 8:22 p.m.
Taishawn I will always remember your smile, To your family They are in my Prayers . The pain of losing you is hard to take, Dang that kool-aid smile is what I will hold in my heart forever. Linda Robinson
April 13, 2010 at 7:04 a.m.
WAS THIS CAT FROM BROADWAY?
April 13, 2010 at 1:38 p.m.
Taishawn is beloved and greatly missed... our brother and our friend who will never be forgotten.
April 14, 2010 at 9:56 a.m.
Naw he wasn't from broadway he wasn't a gang member.
April 14, 2010 at 10:10 a.m.
Taishawn u will always be missed by me. You were my favorite cousin. I remember all of our childhood memories and how u use to cook some bomb ass dishes for me. When I heard of ur lost on april 12 it really leffted a hole in my heart. I hadn't seen u n so long 3 yrs I will say. Dam we grow up together u were only just a couple of months older then me. Man I just can't believe ur gone. Neways to my family I will continue on keeping u all in my prayers especially taishawns 2 lil sisters that he leaves behind and that he loved so dearly. He was all they had. Neways rip taishawn we love
U. mary
April 15, 2010 at 6:46 a.m.
He was a friend to many, but he was my little brother. There are many things I will miss, but that bright smile will be missed the most! My heart is broken and you are gone, but I have treasures of my nieces and nephews that you left behind, so I will always have a piece of you with me for all times. I love him so, RIP.
April 15, 2010 at 9:07 a.m.
I miss my beloved little brother. He had big dreams and an even bigger smile. Although he is no longer with us his memory will live on in his seed. Everytime I look into my nieces and nephews face I will see my brother. As I feel and express my hurt none can compare to what is felt by the Queen of his life, the mother of his children, his soul mate, my sister. My prayers are especially with you sis. I love you.
April 15, 2010 at 9:30 a.m.
Another innocent person murdered by the psychopaths that call themselves gangsters.
How come the black and latino community never demands that the authorities come down hard on the gangsters and remove them from society?
April 15, 2010 at 10:49 a.m.
Wow this crazy our cousin is gone, we haven't seen him in like a couple of years. But now I can't see him at all, my heart goes out to his children. My auntie, and his sisters and my grandmother. My sister mary is really taking this hard. They were really close and bestfriends as well as first cousins. I just can't believe this
, but what I do hope is that our family will get close, and stand on one acord
Love always tasha
April 15, 2010 at 11:56 a.m.
God bless his family. I hope they find the monster who destroyed so many lives.
April 19, 2010 at 1:02 p.m.
my heart goes out to his children they were all he ever talked about them and his mom.He was a good person and didnt deserve what happen its just really sad to hear that he is gone my heart goes out to his family most of all his kids may god bless you all!
April 20, 2010 at 8:40 a.m.
Omg when i think about it its really said That a innocent father a son a a dear friend is gone.Taishown im going to miss are long talks and the jokes you made and that smile that makes everybodys day.Man your truely missed and loved on this side. I wish that this was a nigtmare are a dream but its not your presence will always be remenbered may god bless and protect the ones you left behind!
April 20, 2010 at 11:09 p.m.
I still cant get over this random lost of a friend i have known for little over three years but knew him like a brother. We would be at his house with his two youngest kids laughing and talking about each other. Then he would brag about his cars and try to sell me more jeans.LOL. LOVE YOU BRO....
April 21, 2010 at 4:18 p.m.
Tai my baby my boyfriend my love, I will always keep u in my heart I will never forget the nights n days we spent together. Our laughs our quarrels damm baby why did u leave me us your children there will never be a day that u wont be missed and that chicken nobody makes it better my macoroni still beats urs baby as I sit here and write this im hurting so bad inside I know god will help me through this but I will never forget u and all the fun we had as you would say to me taking u out of ur element lol something I loved to do and baby I know u didnt agree but I will get ur name tatted so as u look down I know u will smile. I dont know how to end this I dont want to end this I will never end this here today gone tomorrow but forever in my heart love you more than u know R.I.P........ Your girl shonee smile smile smile them fresh braids thats what I will remember Love u baby... You will be missed also by my family and friends... Keiana, YG,Kameron, Angel, Pam, Stephanie, KJ, My mom, and many more.. R.I.P baby.....
April 25, 2010 at 8:49 p.m.
There was so much we wanted to do that has been taken away, but the one thing I will never forget is your beautiful smile & the way you would look at me. I will always miss you & babe I will never forget the love you gave in return. I also send my love to your children, you will always be missed.
Love always, Syblee
April 27, 2010 at 3:41 p.m.
when i think about you i see your smile and your laugh always serious about your kids and making sure everyone was okay. Im going to miss are long talks when your going through it telling me everything going to be ok i sit here and asks myself why did they take a good man a good father and a friend away from his kids and i dont have the answer for this question but i know god does.I remenber you would never say goodbye you would always say enjoy the rest of your nite are day man i cant say goodbye ill just say see u later and im going to miss you R.I.P.
April 27, 2010 at 9:21 p.m.
I am so angry and disgusted right now. My heart, my soul, my big brother, my best friend, my everything has been taken away from me!!! He raised me, when I had no one I had him. I don't think no one should have to suffer like this. He spent his whole life not trying to be a statistic and now he's gone. We had nothing growing up but each other and growing pains. My brother was a good man and father. He wanted to give his children what he never had and that was taken from him. I try not to have hate in my heart, but I cant help but feel this way for the people that did this. I truly hope they get what they deserve! No he was not from broadway nor no where else! Bro I miss you so much, I will never forget that beautiful smile and your amazing personality. You always found a way to be happy and smile no matter what and I admired that about you. Your not gone because you live threw me. I know we didn't agree all the time, but I'll never forget the countless memories in my head. I LOVE YOU FOREVER! U LIVE THREW ME...RIP BRUH BRUH
April 27, 2010 at 11:56 p.m.
Taishawn was very much a married man with 5 children i wish the harlots would silence themselves and show his family some respect
April 28, 2010 at 8:20 a.m.
On April 6, 2010 at 12:06 a.m. a chunk of my sister (Shonee Jackson) heart was taken as well as every body else. I had a chance to know him. Taishawn was a loving and caring Gentleman. For him to date my sister he had be. Only God knows why he was taken from us.
April 29, 2010 at 6:34 a.m.
I really miss my brother man. I wish this was just a nightmare. Every morning I wake up thinking Im gonna see him and he's gonna crack one of those dumb jokes and Im gonna laugh at him. I hope they find who did this. This just isn't right on so many levels. Why my brother. SMDH
May 4, 2010 at 3:19 a.m.
Much love to Tai,my son's father.We will truly miss you.He left behind 5 beautiful children who will follow his path.Your son Rashad Wallace 1yr.1/2 calls your name "DAD" as he points to the sky.He knows that "DAD" is here!He will be watching his future ball player.Tai,was very competitive in basketball with the dream of playin PRO football. That's ok "DAD" your legacy lives on!! Love, Monique, Rashad & Dominique
May 7, 2010 at 9:58 p.m.
TAISHAWN was a very special person. My heart nd my condolences goes out 2 his family, u know who u r. To his kids nd Mrs. Wallace, I wish u didn't have 2 endure this pain, But he is with God now. Please show sum respect if 4 nothing @ least 4 his children, all of them. U will be greatly missed. May God bless every1. May u R.I.P Mr. Wallace.
June 27, 2010 at 3:18 p.m.
my dad was always the one who made me smile everytime i woke up. he would never leave without telling me he loved me.he always wanted me to be a daughter he could be proud of.i always thought my dad would be there my whole life,but i guess not.there are too many things about him everyone loved and cherished like his smile and how hhe could always make ppl laugh.NO ONE could ever say he was a bad person because anything bad that anybody ever said about him couldnt be true.he was a good man,a great husband,and a wonderful father.the weekend after he died my mom told me that this would be the worst news i could have ever received.when she told me we instantly cried.my family tried to make me feel better but even though i tried to cover it up i wanted to cry more than anything. my dad counted for half of my heart nd my mom was the other.it felt like half of me was gone.I cried for my mom nd how she had to be strong for my brothers and my sister. They are too young to know what happened to their dad and its sad they have to grow up without there dad.no one could ever replace him.if love alone could have saved him,he never would have died.I know people say only his body has left but he is still here.that cant be true because if it was i wouldnt be writing this...I cant believe the last words i said to him were bye and not i love you...but for what its worth I LUV U DAD !!!
July 18, 2010 at 6:15 p.m.
There's a picture of my dad in my room and every time look at it somehow all the memories came back. All the times he promised something and kept it. All the times he had taken me places I had never been before. All the times he held me in his arms and said I love you. The way he could make you smile or laugh by barely doing anything. He is amazing and always will be remembered
Aug. 24, 2010 at 12:09 p.m.
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