On May 8, 2023, at approximately 9:16 p.m., Los Angeles police officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 9000 block of South Manhattan Place, near Western Avenue in South Los Angeles. Upon arrival, they discovered 35-year-old Kim Byous in an alley, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Despite prompt medical attention, Byous was pronounced dead at the scene at 9:34 p.m.
The Los Angeles County Coroner's Office later confirmed Byous's identity and determined the manner of death to be homicide, citing multiple gunshot wounds as the cause.
As of December 26, 2024, there have been no publicly reported arrests or identification of suspects in connection with Byous's murder. The Los Angeles Police Department has not released further details regarding potential leads or motives. The case remains unsolved, with authorities continuing to seek information from the public to aid in their investigation.
