Larry James Dillingham Jr., a 29-year-old man from Los Angeles, was tragically shot and killed on November 21, 2016. The incident occurred near Stanford Avenue and East 97th Street in the Green Meadows neighborhood. According to the Los Angeles County coroner’s records, Dillingham was working on a car around noon when a vehicle drove by and someone inside opened fire. He was struck by the gunfire and subsequently taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 12:50 p.m.
The vehicle involved in the shooting was described as a black sedan, which fled the scene heading south on Stanford Avenue and then east on East 98th Street.
The investigation into Dillingham's death was handled by the Los Angeles Police Department's Criminal Gang Homicide Division. Despite efforts to gather information, it remained unclear whether Dillingham was the intended target of the shooting. The police urged anyone with information to come forward, offering anonymity through Crime Stoppers.
The case has been a source of deep sorrow for Dillingham's family and friends, who have expressed their grief and hope for justice through various platforms. The community's response highlighted the impact of his loss and the ongoing desire for resolution and accountability. As of the latest updates, there have been no arrests or significant breakthroughs in identifying the suspects involved in the shooting. The investigation remains open, with law enforcement continuing to seek leads that could bring those responsible to justice.
