On May 4, 2023, at approximately 3:51 p.m., 48-year-old Derris Hurth was fatally shot in Los Angeles, California. The incident occurred in the 800 block of West 104th Place. Hurth was seated in the passenger side of a vehicle when an unidentified suspect parked nearby, approached on foot, and fired multiple shots, resulting in Hurth's death.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner classified Hurth's death as a homicide, attributing it to multiple gunshot wounds.
The formal pronouncement of death was made at 4:04 p.m. on the same day.
As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with Hurth's murder. The Los Angeles Police Department's detectives, Armenta and Carson, are leading the investigation and have urged anyone with information to come forward. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous can contact the Department Operations Center or use the toll-free tip line.
Prior to his death, Hurth had a criminal record. In 2008, he was arrested by the Los Angeles County Sheriff for contempt of court due to disobeying a court order. Additionally, he was incarcerated in Arizona, with records indicating an earliest release date of April 1, 2017.
The investigation into Hurth's death remains active, with authorities seeking any leads that could identify the suspect or provide a motive for the shooting. Community members with pertinent information are encouraged to assist law enforcement in solving this case.
