Tywaun Terrell Cannon, a 44-year-old man from Los Angeles, was tragically shot and killed on February 14, 2019. The incident occurred around 6:40 p.m. at the intersection of Normandie and Florence avenues in South Los Angeles. Cannon was standing next to a vehicle, engaged in a conversation, when he was suddenly shot. Despite immediate efforts by police to perform CPR, he was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after the shooting.
The circumstances surrounding Cannon's death were
initially unclear, with no immediate motive identified. Witnesses reported seeing two potential suspects fleeing the scene. One suspect was described as wearing a white hat and white jacket, while the other was dressed in dark clothing. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) launched an investigation into the shooting, urging anyone with information to come forward. Tips could be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers.
Further details emerged indicating that Cannon was in the parking lot of a liquor store when the assailant approached him from behind and opened fire. The gunman then fled north on Normandie Avenue. The LAPD's South Bureau Homicide Division took charge of the investigation, but as of the latest updates, no arrests had been made, and the suspects remained at large.
The investigation into Cannon's murder has been ongoing, with detectives continuing to seek leads and information from the public. The case highlights the persistent issue of gun violence in certain areas of Los Angeles and the challenges law enforcement faces in solving such crimes. Despite the efforts of the LAPD and community appeals for information, the case remains unresolved, leaving Cannon's family and friends without closure.
