Deshawn Townsel, 23, was shot to death in Hollywood on November 21, 2022. Townsel, who was homeless, was found with a gunshot wound to the face near Vine Street and La Mirada Avenue shortly before 2:30 a.m.; officers and paramedics attempted life-saving measures but he was pronounced dead at 3:06 a.m. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner ruled the manner of death homicide.

The shooting happened near a homeless encampment after reports of multiple gunshots. Six people from the encampment were detained for questioning, but no arrests have been announced and no suspects have been publicly identified. Police have not disclosed a motive and the investigation remains open.

If anyone was in the Vine and La Mirada area that night or has information about what happened near the encampment, please share what you know with authorities.