Deontae Charles Jones, 28, was fatally shot on January 9, 2022, around 1:20 p.m. in the 15600 block of South Avalon Boulevard in Gardena, California. The Los Angeles County coroner confirmed his death and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department responded to the scene.

The Sheriff’s homicide unit is actively investigating and has asked the public to provide any tips, including anonymous leads through Crime Stoppers.

If anyone has information about Jones, his movements that day, or witnessed activity near South Avalon Boulevard around 1:20 p.m. on January 9, 2022, please contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s homicide unit or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers.