Leron Davenport Sr., 48, was shot and killed on March 21, 2022, in Palmdale, California. Deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched about 5:40 p.m. to the 2500 block of Olive Drive near Joshua Hills Park on a gunshot victim call and found Davenport suffering from gunshot wounds to his upper torso. He was transported to a hospital and pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

Another man in his 20s was also located at the scene with gunshot wounds and was taken to the hospital in critical but stable condition. Authorities have not released a suspect description, and no arrests or suspects have been identified in connection with Davenport’s death. The investigation remains open and the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau is asking anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone was in the area of Olive Drive near Joshua Hills Park around 5:30–6:00 p.m. on March 21, 2022, or has information about the shooting, please contact the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau.