Los Angeles: A 28-year-old man was fatally shot in an apparent gang-related shooting in South Los Angeles.
The shooting occurred shortly after midnight on Jan. 24, in the 1600block of West 60th Place. Detectives say a man later identified asDontae Cotton, had just returned home and was walking from his parkedvehicle toward his home. A suspicious vehicle stopped in the street; agunman emerged, confronted Cotton and shot him several times. Mr.Cotton was hit and collapsed on the side of his residence. Los AngelesFire Department paramedics rushed him to a local hospital where hedied. The suspect was last seen driving westbound on 60th Place.
The suspect and vehicle description remain unknown.
Anyone with information about this crime is urged to call 77th CriminalGang/Homicide Division at 213-485-1383. During non-business hours oron weekends calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7. Anyonewishing to remain anonymous should call Crimestoppers at 800-222-TIPS(800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crimestoppers by texting tophone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone.All text messages should begin with the letters LAPD. Tipsters mayalso go to LAPDOnline.org, click on "webtips" and follow the prompts.