Stephen Donelson, a 30-year-old man from Los Angeles, California, was tragically shot and killed on September 29, 2017. The incident occurred around 10:45 p.m. in the 5900 block of West Boulevard in the Hyde Park neighborhood. Donelson, who was employed as a security guard at a marijuana dispensary, was standing in front of the establishment when shots were fired from a passing vehicle. According to the Los Angeles County coroner's records, Donelson ran inside the dispensary after being hit and collapsed. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 11:10 p.m.
The investigation into Donelson's death revealed that the shots were fired from a light-colored sedan, which was one of two cars that passed by the dispensary at the time of the shooting. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) detectives, including Detective Dave Garrido, were assigned to the case. Despite efforts to gather information from the public, including calls for witnesses to come forward, the case remains unsolved. The LAPD encouraged anyone with information to contact the detectives or Crime Stoppers to provide anonymous tips.
As of now, there have been no arrests or identified suspects in connection with Stephen Donelson's murder. The investigation is ongoing, and the authorities continue to seek leads that could help solve the case. The lack of progress in identifying the perpetrators has been a source of frustration for both the investigators and Donelson's family, who are seeking justice for their loved one. The case highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in solving drive-by shootings, particularly when there is limited evidence and few witnesses willing to come forward.
