Phillip Johnson, 41, was found dead in a vehicle on November 11, 2022, at 1717 W 69th St in the Hyde Park area of South Los Angeles. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner determined the cause of death to be a gunshot wound to the neck and ruled the manner of death a homicide. Responding officers from LAPD’s 77th Street Station arrived after a shots-fired call at about 1:20 a.m. and pronounced Johnson dead at the scene.

Witnesses told investigators a white U-Haul pulled up beside Johnson’s black Kia and several shots were fired before the U-Haul fled. Officers reported Johnson had multiple gunshot wounds. The motive is unclear and investigators have not identified suspects or announced arrests; it is also not known whether the shooting was gang-related. Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact the LAPD.