On July 6, 2024, 16-year-old Erick Salazar Flores was fatally shot near Inglewood, California. The incident occurred around 4:08 p.m. in the 10800 block of Buford Avenue, near Lennox Boulevard. After the shooting, an unidentified individual transported Erick to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly thereafter.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office later confirmed Erick's identity and determined the cause of death to be a gunshot wound to the abdomen, officially classifying the manner of death as a homicide.
In the aftermath of the shooting, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department initiated a homicide investigation. Detectives from the Sheriff's Homicide Bureau conducted a thorough crime scene investigation and appealed to the public for any information that could assist in identifying the perpetrator(s). They encouraged anyone with relevant details to contact them directly or provide anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers.
As of now, there have been no publicly reported arrests or identification of suspects in connection with Erick Salazar Flores's death. The investigation remains active, with authorities continuing to seek leads to bring those responsible to justice. Community members are urged to come forward with any information that might aid in solving this tragic case.
