Kevin Charles Goodrum Jr., a 34-year-old man, tragically lost his life on August 16, 2015, after being shot in the 2100 block of East 115th Street in Watts, Los Angeles. The incident occurred on the evening of August 15, 2015, around 9:44 p.m., when Goodrum was socializing with others in the parking lot of the Imperial Courts housing development. A man approached the group and began firing, injuring Goodrum and a 49-year-old woman. The assailant then fled the scene in a dark-colored sedan.
Goodrum was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 1:41 a.m. on August 16. The woman, who was struck by bullet fragments, was treated and released from the hospital.
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) launched an investigation into the shooting, with the Criminal Gang Homicide Division taking the lead. Despite efforts to gather information and appeals to the public for assistance, the case remains unsolved. The LAPD has urged anyone with information to come forward, offering anonymity through Crime Stoppers.
The investigation into Goodrum's death has not led to any arrests or identified suspects. The case highlights the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement in solving gang-related homicides in Los Angeles. The community's reluctance to provide information, often due to fear of retaliation, has been a significant obstacle in advancing the investigation.
Goodrum's death is a stark reminder of the violence that plagues certain neighborhoods in Los Angeles. His family and friends continue to seek justice, hoping that someone with crucial information will eventually come forward to help solve the case and bring closure to those affected by this senseless act of violence.
