Davonte Clepper, 28, was shot to death on December 15, 2020, near the 7600 block of Melrose Avenue in the Fairfax district of Los Angeles. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner recorded that the shooting happened shortly before 1 p.m. while Clepper was standing outside; he sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. A second man in his 20s was also wounded.

Investigators said the motive appeared related to robbery or gang activity. The LAPD conducted an extensive investigation that included canvasing and collecting footage from nearby security cameras; that work led to the identification and arrest of a suspect. On February 9, 2021, 19-year-old Santana Stamps was arrested and charged with Clepper’s murder and was being held on $3 million bail. The LAPD asked anyone with information to come forward.

Did anyone see activity around Melrose Avenue on December 15, 2020, that might help the investigation?