Baba Khoule, a 31-year-old resident of Los Angeles, was shot and killed on March 16, 2021, near 1633 W. 49th St. in the Vermont Square neighborhood. The Medical Examiner-Coroner’s records list the death as a homicide; Khoule was pronounced dead at the scene after being shot multiple times.

Witnesses reported hearing several gunshots and seeing a vehicle speed away from the scene, and police described the attack as targeted. The LAPD identified a potential suspect early in the investigation but did not make an immediate arrest. Investigators faced difficulties from reluctant witnesses and limited physical evidence, and the case remained open and unsolved as detectives continued to pursue leads.

Anyone who witnessed the shooting or has information that could help identify the shooter is asked to come forward and share what they know.