Marvin Mitchell, a 41-year-old Black male, was fatally shot in an alley in Los Angeles County on February 23, 2025. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed his identity and reported that the cause of death was a gunshot wound to the head. The manner of death was classified as a homicide. Authorities formally pronounced his death at 8:17 p.m.
on that Sunday evening.
The shooting occurred in the Westmont area of unincorporated Los Angeles County, specifically in the 1200 block of West 87th Street at Budlong Avenue. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department responded to the scene and initiated an investigation. However, as of the latest reports, no suspect information was immediately available. Sheriff’s homicide detectives were called to conduct a crime scene investigation, and authorities urged anyone with information to contact the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau or submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers.
Marvin Mitchell, a 41-year-old Black male, was reportedly from Belize, though further details about his background remain limited. His death adds to the ongoing concerns about gun violence in Los Angeles, particularly in areas where crime rates have been historically high. The investigation remains active, with law enforcement seeking leads that could identify a suspect or suspects responsible for the fatal shooting.
