Olend Quincy Mickell, a 48-year-old resident of Los Angeles, was fatally shot on January 10, 2021 near 5720 2nd Ave in the Hyde Park neighborhood. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner‑Coroner confirmed his cause of death as gunshot wounds. The Los Angeles Police Department opened an investigation and appealed to the public for information as detectives tried to identify and locate the perpetrators.

Reports say the inquiry encountered challenges, including a lack of immediate witnesses and concrete leads. Mickell’s family and friends held vigils and attended community meetings calling for increased safety and support for victims of violent crime. The case remains open and investigators continued work to gather evidence and tips.

If anyone has information about what happened near 5720 2nd Ave on January 10, 2021, please come forward and share what you know.