On June 24, 2024, 32-year-old Erica Renee Whitson was fatally shot in Carson, California. The incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. in the 20000 block of Hillford Avenue, near Central Avenue and Del Amo Boulevard. Emergency responders transported her to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department initiated a homicide investigation following the shooting.
As of the latest available information, authorities have not released details regarding potential suspects or motives. They have urged anyone with information to contact the Sheriff's Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500 or provide anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.
In the hours preceding Whitson's death, another fatal shooting occurred in Carson. A man was shot around 12:20 p.m. in the 500 block of East Fairhaven Street and later died at a local hospital. Authorities have not indicated any connection between the two incidents.
Public records indicate that Whitson had prior encounters with law enforcement. She was arrested on December 19, 2012, for DUI Alcohol/Drugs and Failure to Appear, on July 3, 2013, for Conspiracy to Commit a Crime, and on January 4, 2023, for Violation of Parole: Felony.
As the investigation into Whitson's death continues, authorities are seeking assistance from the community to shed light on the circumstances surrounding the shooting. No arrests have been reported, and the case remains unsolved.
