Courtney Crump, a 36-year-old Black man, was killed on July 6, 2021 in Los Angeles. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner, he was shot near Pico Boulevard and Meadowbrook Avenue in the Mid-Wilshire area in the late afternoon and was pronounced dead at 5:40 p.m. at a hospital. The cause of death was a gunshot wound to the chest and the manner of death was ruled a homicide.

Reports describe Crump as hardworking and well regarded by those who knew him. The LAPD is asking the public for tips and the community has held vigils and memorials in his memory.

If anyone was near Pico Boulevard and Meadowbrook Avenue on July 6, 2021 or has information that could help the investigation, please contact the LAPD.