Corey Raymond Norflin, a 42-year-old man from Los Angeles, was tragically shot and killed on January 13, 2014. The incident occurred around 8 p.m. while Norflin was standing on his front porch in the 700 block of East 76th Place in the Florence-Firestone area of South Los Angeles. According to reports, Norflin got into an argument with an unidentified individual, which escalated quickly. During the altercation, Norflin was shot at least once in the torso and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The assailant fled the scene immediately after the shooting, and it was initially unclear how many people were involved in the dispute or the exact motive behind the attack.
The investigation into Norflin's death was handled by the Los Angeles Police Department's criminal gang homicide division. Detectives worked to gather information and sought help from the public, urging anyone with knowledge of the incident to come forward. Despite the efforts, the case remained unsolved for some time, with the shooter still at large and the circumstances surrounding the murder shrouded in mystery.
In a significant development, Warren Crump, a 26-year-old man, was later arrested in connection with Norflin's murder. Crump was apprehended in Las Vegas and accused of shooting Norflin during the dispute outside his home. The arrest brought some relief to Norflin's family and the community, as it marked a crucial step towards justice. The case against Crump proceeded through the legal system, with charges of murder and related offenses being brought against him. The investigation and subsequent arrest highlighted the persistent efforts of law enforcement to solve the case and bring the perpetrator to justice.
