Ellis Edgar Calvin III, a 21-year-old man from Los Angeles, was tragically shot and killed on October 6, 2016. The incident occurred in the 1200 block of West 109th Street in the Westmont neighborhood. According to reports, Calvin and a female friend were sitting in a car parked in Calvin's driveway when a black man approached and began shooting. Both Calvin and his friend were struck by the gunfire. Calvin's mother, who was present at the scene, immediately drove them to the hospital.
Unfortunately, Calvin succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at 4:45 p.m. due to multiple gunshot wounds. The female friend, however, survived the attack.
The shooter was last seen fleeing west on 109th Street. Despite the efforts of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, the case remains unsolved. Authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward, offering anonymity through Crime Stoppers. The investigation into Calvin's death has been ongoing, with the Sheriff's Department Homicide Bureau actively seeking leads to identify and apprehend the perpetrator.
The community and Calvin's family have been deeply affected by this senseless act of violence. His death highlights the broader issue of gun violence in Los Angeles, particularly in neighborhoods like Westmont. The lack of arrests or identified suspects in the case has been a source of frustration and grief for those who knew and loved Calvin. The investigation continues, with law enforcement hopeful that new information will eventually lead to justice for Ellis Edgar Calvin III.
