Dominique T. Ware, 33, was shot and killed on December 9, 2021, while working as a security guard during a robbery at a dispensary near 5879 Crenshaw Blvd in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Los Angeles. Family and community members remember Ware as a mentor and coach who worked with local youth and described him as a hero and a shining light beyond his role as a security guard.

Three people have been arrested in connection with the robbery and shooting, while one suspect remains at large and the Los Angeles Police Department’s homicide investigation is ongoing. Ware’s family has organized a GoFundMe to help cover funeral expenses and to honor his memory; civil litigation and multiple attorneys have also been involved in matters stemming from the case.

If anyone knew Dominique, his work, or witnessed the robbery near Crenshaw Blvd on December 9, 2021, please share information that could assist the investigation.