In the late afternoon of a January day, the sounds of gunfire shattered the peace of a South Los Angeles neighborhood, leaving a young man's life cut tragically short. Tyson Story, a 20-year-old Black male, was shot and killed on Saturday, January 24, 2026. The incident occurred around 3:20 p.m. on Colden Avenue, near Baring Cross Street, in the Vermont Vista area. When law enforcement arrived, they found Story with multiple gunshot wounds.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Los Angeles County coroner's office officially ruled Story's death a homicide. An autopsy later confirmed that he died from the multiple gunshot wounds he sustained in the attack. The motive for the shooting has not been released by authorities, and the investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death is ongoing. At this time, no information regarding any potential suspects has been made public, and no arrests have been announced in connection with the case.
Tyson Story had a history of encounters with law enforcement. In the months prior to his death, he had been arrested for carrying a concealed firearm. His criminal record also included a prior arrest for robbery and carjacking in July of 2024. Despite his past, his violent death has left a mark on the community as another life lost to gun violence on the streets of Los Angeles. Investigators are continuing to seek information from the public that may lead to the apprehension of those responsible for his death.
