Jerome Pope, 61, was fatally shot on the evening of August 31, 2021, near 2625 S. Western Ave. in Los Angeles’ Jefferson Park neighborhood. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner recorded his death at the scene after he suffered multiple gunshot wounds. Police classified the incident as a homicide and began an investigation.

Witnesses reported hearing gunfire and saw a vehicle speeding away, and detectives said the shooting appeared to be a targeted attack connected to a personal dispute. Investigators conducted interviews and collected forensic evidence while working to identify and locate the person believed responsible.

If anyone heard or saw anything in the Jefferson Park area that evening or has information about a vehicle seen fleeing the scene, please share what is known with the Los Angeles Police Department.