Homicide Report > Taric Leonard, 19
Taric Leonard, 19
Died March 20, 2011
Taric Leonard, a 19-year-old black man, was shot and killed Sunday, March 20, in the 38700 block of Larkin Avenue in Palmdale, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
After he was shot, Leonard was taken to a hospital, where he died, according to an L.A. County Sheriff's Department news release.
They had no other details about the shooting.
Anyone with information about the killing is asked to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department homicide bureau at (323) 890-5500. Those who'd like to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477).
— Los Angeles Times
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15 reader comments about Taric Leonard
r.i.p.
March 21, 2011 at 11:10 a.m.
Man bro words cant explain why you left so soon . i love you and miss you so much and it hasnt even been a full day since you been gone . WE ALL MISS YOU DOWN HERE TARIC !
put in a good word for me n the fam now Go ahead and Spread your repaired wings your in heaven now baby boy i love you
March 21, 2011 at 1:44 p.m.
R1P to my lovely cousin ...I really can't believe that someone did this as I prayed for my dads killer I will also pray for yours ...may GOD save whoever did this to him & have. Mercy on their soul this was my Cuzzin & his entire family loved him It's unfair for anyone to b that selfish but to my Lil Cuzzo u know I loved u & I know u r in heaven living in peace and praising GOD with my daddy I love u I love u & I love u words can't express how I feel r1p & watch out for me down here :) my precious angel
March 21, 2011 at 2:22 p.m.
I love you baby. You will always be in my heart. The tears will NEVER stop. you will ALWAYS be missed.
March 21, 2011 at 5:50 p.m.
Words can't describe on how I'm feeling right now. I never got the chance to meet u, I wish I did! Your dad talked about you all the time. It's not fair what happened to you, I just pray to god that they find the person or persons who did this cowardly thing! Just a baby... I hope your up there with your uncle & he's taking care of you! Much love baby boy! Precious j.
March 21, 2011 at 10:29 p.m.
I love u Cuzzin I can't stop thinking about u BUT I know u were GODs child b4 my Cuzzin n I have to accept it's his will not mines R1p baby boy I love u <3 <3
March 22, 2011 at 2:36 p.m.
Taric, I met you in Atlanta and noticed how sweet and gentle you were. I'm always asking your mom, or cousin Stacy how you are doing. I know you are doing great now because you are with GOD and his people. I hate it that you had to leave so soon, but I'm okay in knowing you are being taken care of. Continue to spread you sweetness around heaven, and one day I will meet that sweetness again.
March 22, 2011 at 2:42 p.m.
taric, you were like my lil brother. i cant make sense out of this, but i know you are safe and in a place where you can never be hurt again. im gonna miss you....love, your cousin
March 22, 2011 at 5:59 p.m.
words cant even explain how im feeln rite now, is crazy because the last time i saw you we was at "LOW LOW" (mills park) and we where sittn in the office talkn to philita laughin and jokin and she told us it would really hurt her if she was to find out that one of us got killed. that wont stop replaying in ma head, and the tears wont stop running down ma face bro man dis hurtn all of us rite now but chu in a better place ma yung
YB.I.P taric "THROWDOWN" leonard.. I LOVE AND MISS YOU MA NI99A
March 22, 2011 at 9 p.m.
Taric aka throwdown, I miss u even tho I only knew u for a lil while u were cool u opened up to us n I liked seeing that side of u. Man I can't belive this I hope they find the demons n black hearted selfish scumbags who did this too u I will see u n heaven 1 day n when I do imma give u a big hug I miss u n I kno u n a better place much love
March 22, 2011 at 11:28 p.m.
This is the forth homicide in 18 months, within two blocks of each other.
This is as bad as any part of Inglewood, Watts or Compton.
Unfortunately, as people moved away from the crime infested neighborhoods in Los Angeles, they bring their thug and gang culture with them.
Sad but true.
March 23, 2011 at 2:37 p.m.
My God it's only been a few days & it feels like I can't wake up even though I havn't slept. There aren't enough words to explain how much I love you & miss you, it's a feeling that you & I both shared. I'm so proud that were my son. Love Unlimited.
March 23, 2011 at 8:39 p.m.
Taric, the last time I saw you, you were about 11 years old, aqnd I loved you then, so you must know that my love have always remained the same. I will forever Miss and Love you, But you rest now from all of your Pains and Sorrows. God will hold your in his Arms now. RIP jackie
March 24, 2011 at 12:07 a.m.
RIP Young Homie
March 24, 2011 at 8:48 a.m.
Mannn. Idk what to say. This really hasnt hit me yet. I dobt want to remember the bad times only the good.. That ugly chain you wore.. Buh I wanted it so baddd. I remember when I came over and u put yur chain around my neck.. Then when I was about to leave I tryed to be slick and take it wit me buh yu wernt having it lol. Mann imy buh I kno yur with the angels and I kno yur protected and happy. I love yu taric :'(
March 24, 2011 at 9:13 a.m.
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