Troy Lafayette Washington, a 36-year-old man from Los Angeles, California, was tragically killed on May 31, 2017. According to reports, Washington was sitting in a parked white sedan with two other individuals on the north curb of West 56th Street in the Vermont-Slauson area around 4:50 p.m. when a dark-colored sedan drove by. A person in the passing vehicle opened fire on Washington's car, striking him.
The driver of the white sedan then drove to South Hoover and West 57th Street before fleeing the scene. Washington was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 5:15 p.m. The coroner's records indicated that he died from a gunshot wound to the left eye.
The investigation into Washington's death was handled by the Los Angeles Police Department's 77th Division homicide squad. Despite efforts to gather information, including appeals to the public for tips, the case remains unsolved. The LAPD encouraged anyone with information to come forward, offering anonymity through Crime Stoppers. The circumstances surrounding the shooting suggested it might have been a targeted attack, but no arrests or suspects have been publicly identified.
Washington's death is part of a broader pattern of gun violence in the area, highlighting ongoing concerns about safety and crime in Los Angeles neighborhoods. The community and law enforcement continue to seek justice for Washington and other victims of similar incidents. The case remains open, with detectives pursuing any new leads that might emerge.
