Saieed Ivey, a 20-year-old college basketball player, was tragically shot and killed on June 9, 2016, in Monterey Park, California. Ivey, originally from Chicago, had moved to Los Angeles to escape the violence of his hometown and to pursue his dreams of playing professional basketball. He was a student at East Los Angeles College and was known for his athletic prowess and charming personality.
On the night of his death, Ivey was celebrating his 20th birthday with friends.
After returning to his apartment, he asked for the keys to a Mercedes-Benz and went downstairs. Moments later, residents reported hearing arguing and gunfire. Ivey was found in the backseat of the locked car with a single gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident occurred in the 800 block of El Repetto Drive, a location that had not seen a killing in over a year.
The investigation into Ivey's death revealed that he had been involved in an argument shortly before the shooting. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has been actively seeking information from anyone who might have been with Ivey in the moments leading up to the tragic event. Despite efforts to gather evidence, including sifting through cellphone records, no arrests have been made, and the case remains unsolved.
Ivey's death evoked painful memories for his family, as his half-brother had been fatally shot in a similar manner six years earlier. The loss of Ivey was a devastating blow to his family and friends, who remembered him as a dedicated student and athlete with a bright future ahead of him. The community continues to seek justice for Saieed Ivey, hoping that someone with information will come forward to help solve the case.
